The owner of an Edmonton retail store was ordered by Alberta Health Services to implement measures inside the business to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. After an inspection, multiple violations of the province’s public health order were discovered.
According to AHS, an executive order found Susan Baker, the owner of Boutique on First at east Edmonton, did not have COVID-19 signage posted at the store’s entrance or inside. The COVID-19 signage is a government requirement for Alberta stores that admit patrons.
When asked to post requisite signage by the officer, the owner instead posted a sign that read “No Mask No Ask,” according to the document which also states that the owner refused to discuss COVID-19 mitigation measures. Edmonton bylaw requires face coverings to be worn in public spaces.
In a directive, it gave the store between 24 and 48 hours to implement proper signage, a protective barrier at its checkout, and other COVID-19 related cleaning and disinfection measures.
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