⁍ U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that members and staff are required to wear masks in the House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic.
⁍ Members will be allowed to remove their masks to speak in the House when addressing the chamber, Pelosi said on the House floor.
⁍ The move came after Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert, who steadfastly refused to wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic, said on Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
– After Rep. Louie Gohmert refused to wear a mask during his weekly speech on the House floor, Nancy Pelosi announced Wednesday that masks are now required for all House members and staff. “The chair expects all members and staff to adhere to this requirement as a sign of respect for the health, safety, and well-being of others present in the chamber and surrounding areas,” Pelosi said, per Reuters. She added that masks will be available at entry points to the House for members who forget to bring them.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-pelosi/us-house-speaker-pelosi-announces-mask-wearing-requirement-for-lawmakers-and-staff-idUSKCN24U3BE