(Orlando Local News) — Mask-wearing is mandatory at Orlando International Airport and leaving your mask at home is no longer an excuse to not wear a face covering while traveling, according to airport officials.
Travelers can now purchase a variety of masks, hand sanitizers and other personal protective equipment from vending machines at OIA.
The addition to the airport comes after Orange County officials issued a mask mandate last month in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases reported as Florida continued taking steps toward reopening its economy.
Because of the executive order, travelers and employees at OIA have been asked to wear face coverings to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
“It is our top priority to make travelers and employees feel safe within our world-class airport,” said Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “To do that, we want to ensure everyone can easily obtain personal safety essentials needed to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
