The Province has denied requests from public school boards looking to extend the mask mandate.
The mask mandate is lifted on Monday.
Huron Perth Public health is reminding residents that masks will still be mandatory in several settings. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen says masks will be required at PPH clinics.
"Provincial requirements for face coverings will remain in place for several settings, including HPPH clinics in the community. Also, some people will be required to wear masks for a limited amount of time if they have been exposed to a case of COVID-19 or if they have travelled internationally."
Klassen says you need to respect people who continue to wear a mask after the madate is lifted.
"Finally, some people will choose to continue wearing masks due to their personal or loved ones’ risk factors. For them, wearing masks reduces their risk of severe outcomes from COVID 19. Please remain patient and kind as businesses, organizations and individuals follow provincial direction where required, and make decisions on mask use."
Masks will still be required until April 27 in the following settings:
- Public transit
- Long-term care, retirement homes
- Other health care settings, including clinics that provide health care services
- Shelters, jails and congregate care and living settings, including homes for individuals with developmental disabilities
The Province will no longer mandate mask use at public schools. Some boards, including Waterloo Regional District School Board had requested the Province to allow them to extend the mandate for two weeks were rejected in that request. However some private schools in the GTA will be keeping their mask policy in place.
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