Face masks continue to be ‘strongly recommended,’ not mandatory in Edmonton Health officials, including Alberta’s top doctor, have said masks slow the spread of COVID-19 and more places are making them mandatory.“It’s become a symbol of your ideology around how to deal with the pandemic,” said Timothy Caufield, a University of Alberta professor of health law and science policy.
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Or is there an underlying stigma about wearing one?[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I don’t really feel the need to wear one, to be honest,” said Chad McInnis, who was also visiting the market.“I.