The mandatory face mask order is in place and most New Brunswickers seem ready and willing to wear them in indoor public places.
Although there has been pushback in Montreal and Toronto, business owners are optimistic it will not come to blows in New Brunswick.
Buying masks is an extra expense small business owners share they are incurring to ensure they do not turn away potential customers. Consumers should not expect every business to have free masks at the door.
Although wearing a face mask might not be favorable for everybody, it is a priority to support local businesses and helping them get through this challenging economic time.
The mandatory face mask decision was based on outbreaks in Moncton and neighboring provinces. Children below two are exempt as well as those with a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask.
For more information about this story, click here.
LEARN MORE
Learn how to stay safe by enrolling in a mask fitting test which is a requirement for many workplaces and school admissions or the available masks for sale by visiting our face mask sale page.
https://www.healthline.com/health/coronavirus-mask
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html