most recent batch of data gives him reason to believe the mask mandate is helping to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.Pino emphasized that’s it’s still too soon to know for sure if the lower numbers are a result of the mask mandate, which went into effect June 20 after the county -- much like the state as a whole -- reported a spike in cases as reopening efforts continued throughout Florida.[READ MORE: Central Florida counties weigh recommending or adopting mandatory mask orders | Coronavirus: Is Orange County’s mask mandate working?
Too soon to tell, health official says]Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has no plans to make face mask-use mandatory for the entire state.The heightened precautions come as Florida continues to report high.