Masks: Latest News

All news where Masks is mentioned

29.01.2021 / 05:29

Double masking or 3-layer mask with filters? Experts weigh in as COVID-19 variants spread

What the COVID-19 variants could mean for masks, lockdowns and vaccines One infectious disease expert suggests doubling up single layer masks could be more effective — when used properly.Dr.

Lynora Saxinger covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Masking alone wouldn’t have eased Ontario’s respiratory virus surge in the fall: PHO document

mask mandate when respiratory viruses surged in the fall may not have eased the crush on pediatric hospitals, a Public Health Ontario science brief obtained by The Canadian Press concludes.The brief — which was not proactively made public, unlike the reports done by the now-defunct science table predecessor — provides a glimpse of the evidence on which Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore made his decision to go no further than a “strong” recommendation on masking in mid-November.The effects of masking on the transmission of COVID-19 are strong, the brief from late November notes.

Kieran Moore Covid covid-19 mask Masks Coronavirus covid ontario

Biden to immediately ask Americans for 100 days of wearing masks after swearing-in

Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he’s pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The move marks a notable shift from U.S. President Donald Trump, whose own skepticism of mask-wearing has contributed to a politicization of the issue.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Usa covid-19 us coronavirus Coronavirus US Masks Coronavirus coronavirus masks

TransLink riders must now wear mask while waiting at indoor or sheltered stations and stops

must now wear masks while boarding or waiting for transit at any indoor or sheltered stations and stops.The policy change came after the province’s new rules requiring a mask to be worn in all indoor, public spaces.Transit riders have been required to wear masks on transit vehicles.

covid-19 Masks Coronavirus Public Transit

Saskatchewan brings in province-wide mask mandate, limits gatherings to 5

coronavirus cases continuing to surge, Saskatchewan is expanding its mask mandate to cover the entire province and further restricting social gatherings, setting a new lower cap of five people.The province announced the new measures in a press release Tuesday, as officials reported 240 new infections — the second highest single-day total to date. Saskatchewan expands mask mandate, implements curfew on bars with COVID-19 deaths imminent in weeks ahead The new measures come into effect Thursday and will be in place until at least Dec.

covid-19 Saskatchewan Coronavirus Masks Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Key participant in Saskatoon anti-mask protest fined $2,800

anti-mask protest in Saskatoon has been charged by police.Roughly 30 people shouting anti-mask slogans marched through the Midtown shopping mall on the afternoon of Nov. 7.

prince Albert Regina Saskatoon News city Midtown covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

St. Thomas businesses prepare for protest against coronavirus health measures

Canada covid-19 Masks Coronavirus Protest

Marine vet, 80, dies after bar fight over mask and manners

mask and speak more politely to the staff.Donald Lewinski, 65, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide in connection with the death of Rocco Sapienza, whom he allegedly shoved to the ground during an argument on Sept. 26.

county Erie covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Coronavirus question: How do masks compare to face shields?

Face masks are becoming increasingly prevalent across Saskatchewan as the economy reopens and the cold weather begins settling in.Global News caught up with Dr. Joseph Blondeau, the clinical head of microbiology at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital, to get his advice when it comes to face coverings.

Joseph Blondeau Saskatchewan Coronavirus Masks Coronavirus

Calgary restaurant owner worries about reaction from anti-mask diners

post on the establishment’s Facebook page complaining about the sheep decorations in the restaurant.The sheep statues at Modern Steak are adorned with cloth masks — but some guests aren’t amused by the masked mutton. Face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to work against coronavirus than vaccine, CDC director warns The post from one person read:“Won’t be visiting you again and making sure many others won’t either.

covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Winnipeg police release back-to-school safety tips

Reduced speed limits back in Winnipeg school zones, gifted flashing lights coming soon If your child is under nine years old, police say they should be accompanied by an adult or older child, adding parents share the responsibility and time needed to ensure children reach school safely.Teaching young children the rules of the road is what the WPS says develops with time and practice.

covid-19 Winnipeg police Masks Coronavirus

Masks will be mandatory indoors on all UBC campuses starting next week

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Masks may also be removed when taking part in certain athletic or fitness activities and in situations where wearing a mask impedes the activity.“Even when wearing a mask, please continue to observe physical distancing as much as possible, as a mask is not a substitute for this practice,” Ono wrote.“For those who are not able to wear a mask, for medical or other reasons, please be careful to maintain a safe distance for the protection of yourself and those around you.”Masks’ policies have been evolving across British Columbia.Transit riders were originally encouraged to wear masks but in August both TransLink and BC Transit switched to a mandatory mask policy.

Britain city Columbia, Britain covid-19 UBC Masks Coronavirus

B.C. Teachers’ Federation pushing for clearer mask policy, more remote learning options

Mike Smyth Show, BCTF President Teri Mooring said teachers are still hopeful the province will make changes before school returns next week.“What we are doing is working within the system to effect those changes. We have been working cooperatively with government the whole time,” Mooring said.“School will start on Sept.

Rob Fleming Teri Mooring city Ottawa covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Limestone District School Board mandates masking for K-12 students

coronavirus pandemic.Under provincial regulations, all students from Grade 4 to 12 are required to wear a mask if they are to return to school.

province Under covid-19 Masks Coronavirus Back to School

Lethbridge becomes latest city to pass mandatory masking bylaw

COVID-19.Bylaw 6239 — the Temporary Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw — will take effect immediately throughout the city, after its third and final reading passed in a 6-3 vote at Monday’s city council meeting.BREAKING: Lethbridge City Council has voted in favour of a mandatory mask bylaw. Final vote is 6-3.

Chris Spearman Lethbridge covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Hamilton Catholic schools will stagger school reopenings, masks now mandatory for all students

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) has approved two new measures in its back to school plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.At a special meeting on Thursday, trustees voted unanimously in favour of staggering school reopening for elementary students as well as mandating the wearing of masks or face coverings for all students from JK to Grade 12.“Both of these recommendations are being made in support of the Board’s priority to do all it can to ensure and promote the health and safety and well-being of our staff and students,” said Pat Daly, HWCDSB chair.He says the staggering of elementary school re-opening will occur over the first two weeks of class and will provide an opportunity for students to learn new health and

covid-19 Masks Coronavirus HWDSB

Growing number of Manitoba businesses requiring masks

he province has yet to make masks a requirement for going out in public. Employee at Winnipeg Walmart tests positive for coronavirus Heads up Starting tomorrow August 11, the WAG is implementing a mandatory mask policy to ensure the comfort & safety of all visitors & staff.

Brent Roussin covid-19 coronavirus in manitoba Masks Coronavirus

Kelowna transit union says BC Transit supervisors should enforce mandatory mask policy

BC Transit installing barriers to protect drivers from assault However, the Crown corporation says the policy will be implemented as an educational step without enforcement.“We do have exclusion criteria and so if somebody does get on board a BC Transit vehicle without a face covering, we will make the assumption that they meet one of our exclusion criteria,” spokesperson Jonathon Dyck told Global News.Al Peressini, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1722, says he agrees bus drivers should not be responsible for enforcing the policy to avoid confrontation with passengers.“There is no way our drivers will be enforcing it because that could lead to confrontation,” Peressini said.“My fear is that other passengers may start

Coronavirus In Canada Masks Coronavirus

Edmonton businesses look for more tools to enforce mask mandate

Edmonton liquor store employee faces racist tirade after customer refuses to wear mask The City of Edmonton said in a statement to Global News that “business owners are not responsible for enforcement and can choose whether to deny service to those who do not comply with the bylaw. Businesses who may face belligerent customers can call Edmonton Police Service for assistance.”Sekhon said that situation is not always realistic.“Unfortunately I don’t think the police could respond in an appropriate amount of time.

City of Edmonton Masks Coronavirus

N.B. top doc expects coronavirus ‘risk will be higher’ in the fall

coronavirus will always be with us, at least until there’s a vaccine, says New Brunswick’s top doctor.Essential travellers, such as truckers and people working in border communities, have been required to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, but not self-isolate.“Because that is happening right now, the risk will always be there,” says Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health.

Jennifer Russell New Brunswick covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

COVID-19: Mandatory masks in Canmore, Alta., starting Friday at noon

mandatory mask bylaw will go into effect in the mountain community of Canmore, Alta., at noon on Friday.The bylaw was passed during a special town council meeting held on Tuesday.

covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Some Sask. school divisions encouraging staff, students to wear masks when returning to school

Regina Public School Division is recommending students and staff wear masks when returning to school in the fall, despite the province’s decision to not make them mandatory.Staff are encouraged to wear non-medical face masks inside RPSD schools when physical distancing is not possible, noted in its plan to return to school.The RPSD is also asking parents and guardians to think about including face masks in their children’s school supplies.

covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Hamilton school boards holding pre-registration for students for September

Ontario elementary students to return to class full-time, hybrid learning for most high schoolers Based on the Ministry of Education guidelines, school attendance will be voluntary, based on parent choice.The HWCDSB says more details on back-to-school provisions will be shared in the coming days and will provide more clarity on screening, physical distancing, hand hygiene, suspected cases of COVID-19 and positive test results, PPE, cleaning and disinfecting of schools.The more details guidance document will also include information on buses, transportation, lockers, recess and playgrounds, visitors, lunch protocols, teaching and learning (including timetabling and cohorting, synchronous and asynchronous learning), mental health supports,

covid-19 Ontario government Masks Coronavirus

Coronavirus: No new cases reported by Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge health unit

COVID-19: Face masks spark ‘fear and anxiety’ among deaf, hard of hearing Meanwhile, the number of confirmed cases remains at 25 in Northumberland County (all resolved), and 13 in Haliburton County (12 resolved).[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Seven high risk contacts (asymptomatic individuals who are known to have been in contact with a confirmed or probable case) currently remain, according to the health unit, all of which are in the City of Kawartha Lakes.Since the start of the pandemic, 14 people have been hospitalized, and 32 deaths have been recorded in the jurisdiction.

county Northumberland county Haliburton Northumberland County City of Kawartha Lakes Masks Coronavirus

Mandatory mask rule to take effect on Lethbridge Transit Aug. 4

COVID-19: Lethbridge rolls out ‘on-demand’ transit service On Friday, the head of Lethbridge Transit urged customers to consider the health and safety of their fellow riders.“Please, please make sure you have the safeguards because COVID(-19) is here and the numbers are rising,” said Kevin Ponech, the city’s transit manager.“If you don’t have a mask there will be masks available on each bus.”Lethbridge is among a growing number of cities to implement mandatory face coverings on public transit. Similar rules in Calgary and Edmonton take effect Saturday.

Lethbridge covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Lethbridge city council votes to mandate face coverings on transit and at city facilities

Coronavirus: Lethbridge city council to begin discussions on face mask policies Monday Spearman co-sponsored the motion with Coun. Jeff Carlson.“I think we spent the time to air all those views, both the pro and con.” Coronavirus: Calgary city council approves mandatory masks indoors, on transit Last week, Calgary city council voted in favour of making masks mandatory on transit and in public spaces, including shopping malls, entertainment facilities and taxis.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Thursday, Edmonton passed its own temporary bylaw to mandate masks on transit and in city-owned facilities.Banff passed a mandatory mask bylaw on Monday, too.

city Lethbridge city Calgary covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Face coverings to be mandatory in all shops, retail settings

The Government has announced that face coverings must now be worn in all shops, retail settings and shopping centres.

Ireland city Dublin business Masks Coronavirus

Businesses implementing mask policies in Durham Region

Coronavirus — Face masks or coverings now mandatory in Toronto’s indoor public settings It’s the dilemma most Durham businesses face now. After being shut down for months, they say they need to comply.And for the most part, it seems customers are fine with it.“Do you wear a seatbelt when you drive? Well, why not wear a mask,” says customer Josh Kowalchuk.

county Durham Masks durham region Coronavirus face masks

York Region mandates mask use in indoor public spaces starting July 17

York Region is the next group of municipalities to join in on mandating masks and face coverings for indoor public spaces.On Thursday, York Regional Council voted unanimously on the decision based on the region’s medical officer of health’s recommendation as an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.The new policy on mandatory masks goes into effect on July 17 and will remain in place until Nov. 30, with the possibility of an extension.

county York county Durham covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Masks, face coverings now mandatory indoors in Peel and Durham regions

COVID-19.The new bylaw on wearing masks officially came into effect on Friday, July 10.

Bonnie Crombie county Durham covid-19 Masks durham region Coronavirus

Montreal to make masks mandatory in enclosed public places

@MTL_Ville travaille sur un règlement qui rendra obligatoire le port du couvre-visage dans les lieux publics fermés. Pour plus de détails: https://t.co/xSyax1uoYx #polmtl pic.twitter.com/4zolNzbOGs[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]— Valérie Plante (@Val_Plante) July 6, 2020https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsThe announcement comes after the Quebec government set the rule on mask wearing on public transit across the province as of July 13.

Valérie Plante covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Peel Region to announce steps to make masks mandatory in commercial, indoor spaces

COVID-19, Global News has learned.Gary Collins, a spokesperson for Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, said the date when mandatory masks will take effect in the region is unclear. It is unknown whether the policy will apply to public outdoor spaces.A press conference is scheduled for 9 a.m.

Patrick Brown county Collin Ontario covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Alberta casinos take varying approaches to reducing COVID-19 risk

province has outlined four requirements these kinds of businesses must meet in order to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread while operating. However, the exact protocols and methods of meeting these requirements are left up to each individual company to determine and implement.That has led to some reports of crowded venues, casino patrons not staying two metres apart and game stations not being sanitized between uses.

Alberta Health Masks Physical Distancing Coronavirus

Edmonton women raise nearly $20,000 for charity by sewing masks during COVID-19 pandemic

coronavirus pandemic to give back to their community, by sewing masks for charity.Jean Henderson has volunteered in the victim services unit with the Edmonton Police Service, at K-Days, the Edmonton Indy, the Grey Cup, the Tournament of Hearts, the CFR and at countless other events.But with COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of so many events, the senior found another way to help.“I thought, I could sew some masks.” Since April, Henderson has sold 1,600 masks by donation to the Alberta SPCA.“I shipped them to the States, I’ve shipped them all across Canada,” she said.She’s raised more than $8,200.“It’s just to give back to the community.

Grey Cup Canada covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Canada’s supply of PPE won’t meet demand as economy reopens, trade expert says

As Canada’s economy begins to reopen and concerns of a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus grow, the federal government is struggling to secure a reliable supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to keep medical professionals, essential workers and ordinary citizens safe, say trade and supply chain experts who spoke with Global News.

Justin Trudeau Canada covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

Public mask program to start in Alberta at the end of the month: Kenney

The province’s non-medical mask program for Albertans will start at the end of May, according to the premier.

Jason Kenney Coronavirus Alberta Masks Coronavirus dr deena hinshaw

Calgary man donates 20,000 face masks to city’s vulnerable populations

A Calgary man is supplying over 20,000 face masks to help protect the city’s vulnerable populations from the spread of COVID-19.

county Centre covid-19 Masks Coronavirus

‘Everybody wants one’: Maritimers make non-medical masks as COVID-19 health advice evolves

Maritimers are ramping up production of non-medical masks as public health advice evolves during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Theresa Tam Canada covid-19 Masks Coronavirus face masks

Montreal-based companies ramping up medical supplies to fight COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]

covid-19 Ventilators Masks Coronavirus

Coronavirus: B.C. family apologizes after receiving fine for selling masks in Port Coquitlam park

The family accused of “pandemic profiteering” at a Port Coquitlam park over the weekend is apologizing to the community.

Port Coquitlam county Mclean bc coronavirus Masks

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0