Another New Hampshire community has passed an emergency ordinance requiring residents to wear face coverings, or face fines starting at $50.

The ordinance passed Wednesday night by the Town Council in Newmarket applies to employees at businesses and members of the public. Children under 5 are not required to wear masks, nor are people advised not to wear them for health-related reasons.

Similar to an ordinance passed earlier this week in nearby Durham, the measure stands for 60 days and can be renewed.

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