The chief public health officer of Canada states that wearing a non-medical face mask can help stop the spread of COVID-19. Canadians can use non-medical face masks in tandem with social distancing measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when doing errands such as shopping for groceries or buying supplies at the pharmacy. The recommendation
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The federal and Ontario governments have convinced manufacturing giant 3M to produce N95 respirator masks at its plant in Brockville. This move will provide Canada a domestic supply of critical personal protective equipment. The two levels of government and the company will evenly split a financial investment of at least $70-million to boost production capacity
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Researchers who reviewed 172 studies about the effectiveness of face masks, eye protection, and physical distancing in reducing the spread of COVID-19 confirm what many health officials have already been saying – they work. The World Health Organization-funded study looked at research carried out in 16 countries on six continents in order to prepare clear
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A majority of Saskatchewan school divisions will require face masks this fall, despite the provincial government refusing to bring in a mandate. The need for face masks The government left boards to decide whether to make face masks mandatory in schools, unlike Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta, and Quebec, which made them a rule in certain
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Non-medical face masks or coverings will be required onboard vessels and in BC Ferries’ terminals. Starting Monday, BC Ferries is requiring all passengers to wear non-medical face masks or face coverings at its terminals and while onboard ferries to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The new policy comes as ridership on the ferry service sees
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Experts state that outbreaks at schools may be impossible to avoid altogether, but teachers, governments and school boards can find creative ways to mitigate the risk amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As families express concerns over the Ontario government’s back-to-school plans, experts are providing key recommendations to ensure things do not get out of hand once
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Choral groups around the globe have been silenced during the COVID-19 pandemic. A choir director from the United States came up with a way to ensure the show can go on – or at the very least, the rehearsals. A director of choral activities at West Virginia University invented a “performer’s mask” that allows choir
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Face masks are now required in shared spaces. By prioritizing the safety of the University of Saskatchewan community, school officials have made face masks mandatory in all indoor common or shared spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Non-medical masks or cloth face-coverings must be worn by faculty, staff, students, and any visitors, contractors, or
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There are reasonable criticisms that can be leveled against face mask ordinances. This includes the civil liberties and enforcement concerns or the fact that it does not target more problematic behavior such as private parties or crowded bars where people are drinking. There is one argument against face mask ordinances that is taken far more
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The Saskatchewan government added mandatory face masks to its plan to reopen schools in a few weeks, but school divisions can choose to opt-out. The province announced that face masks will be mandatory for students in Grade 4 to Grade 12 in high-traffic areas like hallways and on buses, as part of Level 2 of
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Two communities surrounding Calgary will not introduce bylaws for the use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Airdrie city council decided against a face mask bylaw while Okotoks officials delayed a decision for a mandate for face coverings. According to the Mayor of Airdrie, the council’s split decision came down to trusting residents
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Several drivers have refused to use them during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that they obstruct the passenger-side mirror when installed. Saskatoon Transit drivers are not happy with the plastic curtains installed to shield them from passengers. According to the union, the devices only work properly on some buses in the fleet. The curtains were measured
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The active cases of COVID-19 in the northern village and a nearby First Nation have recovered, ending a three-month ordeal. An outbreak in a northern Saskatchewan village that accounted for almost a third of all diagnosed COVID-19 cases in the province appears to be over. The last active case in the village of La Loche
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Another 20 million free non-medical face masks are made available to Albertans in an effort to encourage mask-wearing when physical distancing is not possible. The province started the second batch of distribution on Monday. Previously in packages of four, Albertans can now pick up a set of eight masks for no charge at 700 restaurant
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Upper Canada Village reopened partially to the public on July 1 with strict guidelines in effect including physical distancing and wearing of face masks. The park has worked with the local health unit on the physical distancing. There were a lot of families that came through and they need more than 6 feet. With this
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The associate medical officer of health in Ottawa stated that large social gatherings and parties turned into “a super-spreader event” for COVID-19 in Ottawa. The Ottawa Public Health shared that there were eight to ten new cases of COVID-19 linked to a single social gathering as it investigates the recent spike of cases in the
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The medical office of health in Ottawa shares that understanding and keeping to the “social bubbles” of no more than 10 people is the key to keeping COVID-19 transmission low. It follows a statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford that Ontarians will likely need to stick to smaller social circles for the remainder of 2020.
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As COVID-19 cases rise throughout British Columbia, more than 80 doctors and dentists are pushing the provincial government to implement a mandatory face mask policy. One of the reasons is that it is getting harder to maintain physical distancing. The group has outlined a plan with the acronym, ACT which stands for “All indoor spaces
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Cotton might seem to the fabric of choice for most cloth masks, but a single layer will not work well in preventing particles from penetrating, so it is recommended to use several layers of it. The question – how many layers are needed? Generally, the more easily you can see through a fabric once you
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Face masks are now mandatory in enclosed public spaces in Ottawa. The mandatory mask order was implemented back on July 7. The increasing scientific proof supports wearing a mask when in enclosed public spaces as a vital measure in reducing the spread of COVID-19 while the risk of rising rates of infection continues. Let us
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