A local epidemiologist is questioning an exception to mandatory mask rules coming into effect in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert on Friday.People who walk into or around fitness facilities will have to wear masks until they start exercising, according to the province.
Saskatchewan making masks mandatory in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert Epidemiologist Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine said masks should be mandatory in gyms at all times.“That is a clearer message, not as confusing a message… and in fact, probably a more effective message,” said Muhajarine, a University of Saskatchewan community health professor.“This is an unnecessary exemption to have been made.”There have been numerous COVID-19 exposure alerts at Saskatchewan gyms.