Kutscher suggested that all businesses proiding goods or services directly to the public should develop and implement a health-and-safety policy.

The advisory created some confusion with residents, who confused it with an “order” like the one issued by Gov. Greg Abbott closing bars and tubing outfitters.

Clarifying its position on Facebook, Guadalupe County Texas Emergency Management and Fire Marshal said there is no “effective date” included with the advisory and that it highly recommends and encourages the public to wear masks “but stops short of saying ‘shall’ which would make it a requirement.”