The Hop, Mask Up MKE unveil masked up streetcar through new partnership

By: Emily Thornton

Posted: Aug 18, 2020 12:39 PM CDT

NOW: The Hop, Mask Up MKE unveil masked up streetcar through new partnership

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – A partnership aimed at promoting the importance of wearing masks was announced on Tuesday, August 18.

The Hop and Mask Up MKE unveiled a streetcar featuring pictures of people wearing masks and a link to Mask Up MKE’s website.

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— Emily Thornton (@EmilyThorntonTV) August 18, 2020

The goal is to promote wearing a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Mask Up MKE says free masks will be offered to streetcar riders.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik said there is still a long way to go in the fight against COVID-19, but certain precautions are making a difference.

“Just between July to know, in a month, we’ve made some great progress and we attribute the gains we’ve made to wearing masks.”

Anyone in need of a mask can get them for free at the Milwaukee Health Department.