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 a rebound following an unprecedented decline in traffic due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
In June, BC Ferries stated that face coverings were required when the physical separation of two meters cannot be maintained but has since updated its safety protocols which require all passengers to wear face masks as of August 24.
In a statement, BC Ferries stated that the pandemic had a significant impact on its first-quarter results, with net losses of $62 million during the three months that ended June 30, 2020 – a sharp contrast to net earnings of $12.2 million for the same period last year.
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