By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/west-wing-visitors-and-staff-now-required-to-wear-masks Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter West Wing visitors and staff now required to wear masks Politics May 11, 2020 6:27 PM EST WASHINGTON — The White House is requiring everyone who enters the West Wing to wear a mask or face covering after coronavirus scares near President Donald Trump. A memo sent to all staff outlined the new directive Monday after two staffers last week tested positive for COVID-19. The memo says: “We are requiring everyone who enters the West Wing to wear a mask or facial covering.” Staff will be allowed to remove their face coverings if they sit at least six feet apart from their colleagues. The directive is meant to protect the president, who has refrained from wearing a mask in public and in private. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The White House is requiring everyone who enters the West Wing to wear a mask or face covering after coronavirus scares near President Donald Trump. A memo sent to all staff outlined the new directive Monday after two staffers last week tested positive for COVID-19. The memo says: “We are requiring everyone who enters the West Wing to wear a mask or facial covering.” Staff will be allowed to remove their face coverings if they sit at least six feet apart from their colleagues. The directive is meant to protect the president, who has refrained from wearing a mask in public and in private. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now