Oklahoma City launches 'Mask Up' campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City is launching a new campaign urging residents to wear their masks while inside city limits.
The new citywide campaign is going to include advertising ranging from billboard ads, commercials. The Thunder is getting involved as well. Officials say there is also going to be a big social media push.
“This new campaign keeps that momentum going. The virus is still here. The simple act of wearing a mask keeps our numbers down and allows our small businesses to continue their recovery. Mask up, OKC!” said Mayor David Holt.
The city of OKC, chamber, and the city-county health department are hoping this campaign will help businesses stay open during this pandemic.
"Another round of closures would be devastating to small businesses, impact more jobs, and significantly harm the economy. This affirms our commitment to keeping our residents safe and healthy so our city can remain open," saidRoy Williams, president of the Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce.
In more than a month since Oklahoma City introduced a mask mandate, Oklahoma County has seen its seven-day averages for daily infections fall from 213 infections in mid-July to 136 daily infections by mid-August.