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title: King County Residents Directed to Wear Face Coverings
description: King County Residents are directed to wear a face covering when in any outdoor or public space where they may be within six feet of someone.
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# [King County Residents Directed to Wear Face Coverings](https://www.paynw.com/blog/starting-may-18-king-county-residents-directed-to-wear-face-coverings-in-most-public-spaces)

 Written by [PayNW](https://www.paynw.com/blog/author/paynw) | May 12, 2020 4:00:00 AM

King County Residents are directed to wear a face covering when in any outdoor or public space where they may be within six feet of someone with whom they do not live.

A face covering is not needed when outside walking, exercising, or otherwise outdoors if individuals are able to regularly stay six feet away from others. 

Cloth face coverings are recommended. 

[Find more information from King County](https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19/care/masks.aspx)

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