While face coverings are no longer required in most public indoor spaces in Ontario, the health unit reminds there are specific situations where they are recommended – and at times required.
Masks are still mandated in long-term care and retirement homes. They are also recommended in acute care and congregate care settings. Businesses–including health care settings–are strongly encouraged to consider implementing or maintaining masking policies for indoor public settings.
And, Southwestern Public Health requires masks for staff and visitors in the following situations…
• in clinical settings such as dental, sexual health, mass immunization, and other clinics that are held on-site and within the community
• home visits with families of young children
• school-based vaccination clinics
Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran says, generally, decisions about masking should be based on individual risk and risk to those around them.
Written by: Ian McCallum
