Hamilton, Ont.’s medical officer of health says it’s unlikely public health will advise riders of the HSR to wear masks during their trips amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the city’s town hall on Wednesday night, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said the recommendation is out there but believes any sort of control used to make riders and drivers safe should be the ones that are “most effective.” COVID-19-fighting measures, like limited seating capacity and extensive fleet cleaning, are more effective practices according to Richardson.
The issue first came to light in mid-April when Canada’s largest transit union insisted city bus riders be required to wear masks.