City changes mask mandate in most places
The City of Wichita Falls has altered its mask-wearing policy to comply with Gov. Greg Abbott s executive order.
Masks are no longer required to be worn inside city facilities with two exceptions. Masks are still required at the Wichita Falls Regional Airport and on the Falls Ride Transportation system. The exceptions are due to a requirement of the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.
Both agencies extended their mask orders, which includes public transportation, through Sept. 13. The wearing of face coverings/masks is optional and any employee or citizen who chooses to wear a face covering/mask is encouraged to do so. The Wichita Falls – Wichita County Public Health District also strongly recommends that anyone who is not vaccinated continue to wear a mask, the city said in a press release.
Health district encouraging residents to help âFight the Biteâ Health district encouraging residents to help âFight the Biteâ (Source: WAVE 3 News) By KAUZ Team | May 18, 2021 at 9:07 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 9:07 PM
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) - After seeing an increase in mosquito complaints, the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District is encouraging residents to help âFight the Bite.â
Mosquito species that breed in floodwaters are being seen the most. The health district said the area should see a decrease in these types of mosquitoes as we move into summer and dryer weather. However, mosquitoes in general are here to stay and will likely continue to breed until nighttime temperatures are consistently below 50 degrees.
Welcome rain brings unwelcome guests - mosquitoes
The storms bringing beneficial rain to North Texas are also bringing some unwelcome visitors – mosquitoes.
Summer may be more than a month away, but the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District is already getting mosquito complaints.
“At this time, the Health District is primarily seeing mosquito species that breed in floodwaters,” the district said in a news release.
Increased rain has resulted in a boom for the mosquito population. Standing water is necessary for mosquitoes to complete their lifecycle and the city has plenty of that.
The district is “actively treating for mosquitoes. Daytime workers assess and treat known mosquito breeding sites on public property, and spray for adult mosquitoes in the evenings,” the release said.