coronavirus pandemic.According to the health unit, the province’s new regulations requiring the use of masks in all public indoor areas went into effect Oct.
3. Medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra says the provincial amendments are “equivalent or stronger” than the health unit’s own directive issued on Aug.
1. Ontario announces provincewide mask policy, new restrictions for ‘hotspot areas’ “As a result, we have rescinded this directive, and all establishments are advised to comply with the masking requirements that are outlined in the provincial legislation,” Salvaterra said.The provincial directive applies to all public indoor spaces, as well as any staff, patrons and visitors at that location.