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City Of Springfield Hosts Video Contest To Encourage People To Wear Masks

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The City of Springfield is holding a contest to encourage people to wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure announced the contest on Monday.  Community members are asked to submit videos on why it’s important to wear a mask.  The winning video will be used as a public service announcement on Springfield television stations.

McClure said wearing a mask is the right thing to do to protect others from the coronavirus.

Videos must be submitted by July 15, should be 30 seconds or less and include someone wearing a mask over their mouth and nose. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and the City of Springfield’s Department Public Information & Civic Engagement will pick five finalists, and the public will vote on them online. 

Post entries on social media—Twitter, Instagram or Facebook--with the tag #MaskUp417 and the City’s social media (@cityofsgf.

Learn more here.  

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.