On Thursday evening, the Hays City Commission approved a mandatory face covering requirement.According to the decision, face coverings in many public situations will be required as of 8 a.m. Monday. The requirement will expire midnight Aug. 31.There is a list of 10 exceptions to the rule, including children younger than the age of 8.Check Hays Post for more on this developing story as information becomes available.<figure>
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BREAKING: Hays City Commission approves face mask requirement