The Northwestern Health Unit is issuing a mandatory mask order for indoor public spaces.
It will be taking effect on Monday, August 17th.
The Health Unit says its issuing instructions to employers, business owners and operators to have a mask policy in place requiring the use of a mask or face covering for anyone entering into their premises.
Dr Kit Young Hoon is the Medical Officer of Health and says “over the next few weeks we will be working with our partners and local businesses to ensure they receive the support and resources needed to implement this change.”
She says as communities reopen, there is an increased risk of transmission of COVID-19 due to opportunities for close contact with others.
“By wearing masks when in indoor public spaces, we can reduce the spread of COVID-19 and increase the likelihood of local businesses being able to stay open by keeping our case numbers low.”
NWHU hopes this approach will normalize mask use in advance of a potential second wave of the virus later this year.
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