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King County's mask mandate takes effect

caption: Small groups gather on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle.
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Small groups gather on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle.
KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer

Today King County's new directive on mask wearing takes effect. Masks are now required when in indoor public spaces, or otherwise unable to stay socially distant. But are they following the rules?

KUOW’s intrepid Casey Martin, wearing a mask, went into the community to see.

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