as COVID-19 cases surge in Saskatchewan, the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has announced that it is instituting a mandatory masking and vaccination policy.For all upcoming shows, all attendees “over 12 years of age” will need to provide proof they’ve been double vaccinated for at least 14 days, a news release from the organization says.All audience members must also be masked while in RSO venues.
The policy extends to staff members, volunteers and musicians as well.“Our priority of course is to keep everyone safe. That includes our musicians and all the people who come to our concerts,” said RSO Music Director Gordon Girard.“So basically we felt this was the best way to keep people safe.