The Benton Franklin Health District officer is directing people in the Tri-Cities area to wear face coverings in public.

Dr. Amy Person issued the directive to take effect Monday, June 8.

It’s part of the health board’s decision Thursday to prepare applications to the state to move to Phase 2 for business reopening in both Benton and Franklin counties.

“With greater freedom comes greater responsibility,” she said. “Issuing this directive will help bolster our commitment to safely advancing to the next phase of the Safe Start Washington plan.”

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