Florida Sheriff Tells Officers: 'Face Masks Will Not Be Worn'

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by a state dealing with increasing COVID-19 cases. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods argues against the effectiveness of masks, despite CDC guidelines. The Ocala City Council passed a mask ordinance, which was vetoed by the mayor but later overridden. The sheriff issued a policy against mask-wearing for his employees, citing communication issues and disputing scientific consensus. The county reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths.

What is the stance of Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods on mask usage?

• He supports the use of masks.

• He mandates masks for his employees.

• He believes masks are ineffective.

• He has no opinion on mask usage.

What action did the Ocala City Council take regarding mask usage?

• They required masks to be worn inside businesses.

• They left the decision to individual businesses.

• They postponed any decision on mask usage.

• They banned masks in public places.

How did the Ocala City Council respond to the mayor's veto of the mask ordinance?

• They postponed the vote.

• They overrode the veto.

• They accepted the veto.

• They revised the ordinance.

What reason did Sheriff Woods give for not allowing masks among his employees?

• Masks hinder communication with the public.

• Masks are uncomfortable.

• Masks are too expensive.

• Masks are not available.

What record did the county set according to the local paper?

• Most COVID-19 cases in a day.

• Most COVID-19 recoveries in a day.

• Most COVID-19 related deaths in a day.

• Most COVID-19 tests conducted in a day.