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Bexar County distributed 1 million face masks to local businesses to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Masks were distributed at the Freeman Coliseum and at BiblioTech South. All commercial businesses that provide goods and services to the public in Bexar County and surrounding areas, including San Antonio and its suburban cities, were eligible to receive the masks. Each business received one box of 100 masks.
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff told KSAT masks were distributed in an attempt to safely reopen businesses and limit the spread of COVID-19.
“No business should have to turn away a customer for not having a facial covering,” Wolff said according to KSAT. “Distributing these masks will not only help to prevent community spread COVID-19 cases, but will alleviate some of the pressures our business community faces while trying to reopen safely and caring for their staff members.”
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