Palmerton has implored those in the community to wear masks due to the swell in COVID-19 cases.

It was announced at Thursday’s borough council meeting that there have been concerns from people that some of the businesses and employees in town aren’t wearing masks.

Due to those concerns, a message now appears on the borough’s Facebook page urging people to wear masks.

“In light of the surge in COVID-19 cases, Palmerton Borough Council urges residents, businesses, and employees to follow the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Order for wearing masks,” the post reads.

For updated information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website at https://www.health.pa.gov.