GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – Face coverings are officially mandatory in all Goose Creek businesses, as city officials say they continue to use every lever at its disposal to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib signed an emergency proclamation at 5 p.m. Monday at City Hall. The proclamation calls COVID-19 a growing threat, and requires all customers in Goose Creek retail and commercial outlets to wear a mask. Employees must also wear a mask when interacting with the public.
“For the sake of our most vulnerable, and our ability to care for those battling the virus, I am requiring all of us to wear a mask when inside public spaces,” Mayor Habib said. “I have spoken with the leaders in our medical community. The rise in positive coronavirus tests is corresponding with a rise in hospitalizations due to the virus, and it was clear more action was needed.”
The mayor added that Goose Creek’s requirement would “provide continuity throughout our region, as the five largest municipalities plus Dorchester and Charleston Counties all require masks.”
The proclamation asks businesses to display signage alerting customers of the mask requirement.
The city website has a downloadable PDF of a sign that all businesses are encouraged to use.
Masks are available at City Hall. If your business needs masks delivered, please email the city at [email protected].
Visit this link to view the proclamation in its entirety.
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