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COVID-19 policies for the fall.The two major universities in the area are taking different approaches to masks on campus. ‘It’s bad’: Opioids killed more Ontarians in 2nd year of COVID pandemic than 1st Wilfrid Laurier University has announced that it will require face-coverings in instructional spaces which include any gathering spaces for classes.A letter co-signed by Laurier president Deborah MacLatchy and interim provost Heidi Northwood says, “wearing masks in these higher-capacity, close-proximity settings will help to limit the spread of COVID-19 within our community.”The letter goes on to say that masks will be optional in other areas of the school but it will also have some designated spaces where masks will be required.While masks will be required, the school’s mandatory vaccination policy is still on hold for the time being.Down the road at the University of Waterloo, masks will be optional for the time being as the school declared itself to be mask-friendly.“To be sure, we will not hesitate to bring back a requirement to wear masks if the situation requires it at any point during the term,” said a letter signed by president Vivek Goel and vice-president James W.E.

COVID-19 cases in our local communities, Wilfrid Laurier University will keep its mandatory face-covering policy in effect until May 31,” read a statement from school president Deborah MacLatchy. Conestoga College in Kitchener to keep COVID-19 policies in place The school says it will reassess the policy before the end of May“Continuing to wear masks will allow us to protect our communities and avoid contributing to the spread of the virus during the current wave,” MacLatchy continued.“The university will continue to provide masks to students, staff and faculty at no cost.”Across town at the University of Waterloo, a letter to students on Monday, which was signed by senior staff including president Vivek Goel, said that it would still be lifting mask requirements and proof of vaccination on May 1, though it warns that could change quickly.

Omicron COVID-19 variant.Senior school officials sent a letter to students on Thursday morning that also said that fall exams would continue as previously scheduled.

As the pandemic continues, some experts in Canada are pressing governments to focus on minimizing COVID-19, because eradicating it is unrealistic. Global National’s Robin Gill speaks with Dr.