O-20-018
ORDINANCE
RELATIVE TO FACE COVERINGS
CITY OF NASHUA
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty
The City of Nashua ordains that the following regulation adopted by the Nashua Board
of Health is hereby approved.
Infectious diseases are caused by germs, such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Some diseases
have the ability to be spread from person to person very easily through respiratory droplets.
Public Health Officials have determined that it is possible for an infected individual to transmit
certain diseases without exhibiting any symptoms. The best means of slowing the spread of a
virus is through minimizing close personal contact with individuals in a public environment,
social distancing, covering your mouth and nose by wearing a face covering, and proper
handwashing. For optimal protection, the following key factors should be considered while
wearing a face covering. The safe use of face coverings requires the wearer to maintain proper
hand hygiene by frequently handwashing with soap and water or hand sanitizer for at least 20
seconds. The wearer should prevent the spread of disease by not touching their face, nose, or
eyes with unwashed hands and not touching the outside of the face covering at all times. Lastly,
social distancing by keeping a distance of at least six feet between yourself and others also
protects the spread of our respiratory droplets.
The Nashua Board of Health adopts and urges the Nashua Board of Aldermen approve this
Emergency Public Health Order as follows:
1. Employees of all businesses shall wear a face covering over their mouth and nose when
interacting with the public and whenever they are within six feet of a co-worker or a
customer.
2. Members of the public entering any business, including without limitation any outdoor
area where business of any sort is conducted, work site, or government building must
wear a face covering, such as a fabric mask, scarf, or bandana over their nose and mouth.
ORDINANCE O-20-018
