Could Mask Mandates Drive Business To Surrounding Counties Who Don’t Have One?

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Weeks after California ditched masks, they’ve made a comeback in two Sacramento-area counties. But with the mask-wearing whiplash, some say they won’t put them back on and it could put some businesses in a financial bind. 

In Sacramento and Yolo counties, many businesses are worried that enforcing the mandate may drive much-needed customers away. Other businesses have been told they’re being sought out because they are enforcing the rules.

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Maybe not in California, but it damned sure will in other States.

I know our stores were considerably busier when Sumner County had a mask mandate but Macon County didn't. I was even seeing more cars from Davidson County in our parking lots which meant people were traveling from Nashville, 40-50 miles away, to shop here.