As can be shown by news reports and publish health reports, COVID 19 is not going away. Although our numbers have thankfully gone down in the NOVA area, without a vaccine, we are still at risk. Epidemiologists agree that the best way to protect against getting COVID 19 is to wear a mask, social distance, wash hands, and stay home if possible. Without a mandatory mask wearing policy, citizens will continue to disregard advice by public health agencies. Please extend the mandatory mask policy. Thank you.