COVID-19.The mask mandate comes into effect on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 in B.C.’s attempt to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C.
prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the surprise announcement while the province was outlining rules for the return to school at both post-secondary and K-to-12 system.
Masks to be required in B.C. classrooms from Grades 4-12 in September “This is to address those situations where we are with people who may not have been vaccinated,” Henry said.“This temporary order will be re-assessed as the vaccine card is reassessed.”This will include malls, shopping, grocery, libraries, community centres, pubs and bars as well as in workplaces where.