The new rule mandating masks not allowed since it overrides the guidelines of the provincial health officer.
The principal of Heritage Woods Secondary School in Port Moody has been forced to backtrack one day after introducing a policy calling for students to wear face masks in class.
Last month, the province announced middle and secondary school students and staff will have to wear masks in areas where physical distancing cannot be maintained – like hallways and on buses, but not in classrooms.
On August 10, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry stated that physical distancing, handwashing, and other measures were better at preventing COVID-19 spread than mask-wearing.
The principal stated that he was just trying to make the best decisions possible for the Heritage Woods community.
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Our courses maintain social distancing measures with reduced class sizes to maintain the minimum 2 meters apart along with the mandatory use of face masks and regular temperature checks. The venue of the courses undergo regular, enhanced cleaning and disinfection routines.
For more information about face masks, check out these sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51205344
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449