Two Exceptions in Mayor of Lexington, Kentucky Mask Requirement in Government Buildings

LEXINGTON, KY - Mayor Linda Gorton has made it mandatory to wear a mask in government buildings in the city of Lexington.

The Mayor's mandatory order was effective close of business on Monday, August. 9, 2021.

“I have taken this step because of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our City,” Gorton said.

Masks are required for employees and for anyone entering government buildings.

The only exceptions are:

• Children who are too young to wear a mask (2 and under)
• People who are medically unable to wear a mask