Jacksonville mayor cautions against coronavirus complacency

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said Wednesday that he is participating in an advertising campaign to encourage residents to wear masks.

Curry cautioned residents to not become complacent or succumb to coronavirus pandemic "fatigue" and said continuing to wear a mask in public places and avoiding mass gatherings are crucial to fight the local COVID-19 outbreak in Jacksonville.

On Wednesday, the Florida Department of Health announced 231 new cases and 12 new deaths in Duval County.

Curry, as well as local hospital officials, appeared in a video urging residents to wear masks.

"Taking this simple step makes you a hero," Curry said in the video. "You are saving lives. Wear the mask Jacksonville."

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