Anyone entering an indoor facility operated by the city Nixa is required to wear a face mask, effective Friday.

The city says if you don’t have a mask, one will be provided for you.

A news release from the city indicates the rule does not apply in the following circumstances:

• Outdoors
• Participating in a sports program or exercising indoors at The X Center
• Persons under 12 years of age are exempt
• Persons with health conditions which make wearing a face mask unadvisable are exempt
• Persons who are hearing impaired, or persons who are communicating with a person who is hearing impaired  (where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication) are exempt
• Temporary use of restroom facilities at The X Center pool