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Metro Atlanta court complex brings back mask mandate, cites high levels of COVID transmission

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COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Leonard has reinstated the mask mandate in the Cobb County courthouse Tuesday amid "high" COVID community transmission levels. 

According to a release from the county, masks will soon be required again in all public areas of the courthouse and social distancing will be enforced. 

The chief judge urged court administrators to look at upcoming jury trials and make sure they comply with the local judicial order on conducting trials during the pandemic. You can view Judge Leonard's order issued on March 1, 2022 here

"No operational changes have been made at other county governmental facilities at this time," the release stated.

Cobb and Douglas Public Health is also urging the public to take COVID preventative efforts amid the high community transmission. This includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended actions including wearing a mask indoors in public, staying up to date with COVID vaccines, getting tested if you have symptoms and additional precautions needed for those at high risk for severe illness. 

Click here for more information on how COVID transmission levels are determined.

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