Face Masks

• City of Toronto directing contractors to accommodate security guards requesting religious exemptions

  The City of Toronto says it is working with security contractors in response to a complaint launched by the World Sikh Organization.

  Canada

  Jul 5
  
• Biden administration will appeal mask mandate ruling if CDC deems it necessary

  The Justice Department said it will not appeal a federal district judge's ruling to drop a mask mandate on public transit unless the CDC believes it is still necessary.

  Health

  Apr 19
  
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• COVID-19 rapid tests an imperfect and necessary tool in potential sixth wave, experts say

  Experts say rapid antigen tests are emerging as an important tool as Canada's pandemic strategy shifts from public health vigilance to an emphasis on personal responsibility.

  Health

  Apr 7
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• London, Ont. area Catholic board ends outdoor mask requirement for students

  The MLHU's Dr. Alex Summers said he's 'less concerned about any policy that reduces mask use outside as long as indoor masking requirements remain in place.'

  Health

  Feb 25
• COVID-19: Peterborough MOH ‘optimistic’ but advises caution as cases decline

  There were 194 active cases with eight hospitalized on Feb. 16. A month ago on Jan. 17, the health unit reported 1,102 active cases with 33 in hospital.

  Health

  Feb 17
• ‘Makes no sense’: South Korean nose-only ‘Kosk’ mask raises eyebrows online

  The 'Kosk' mask, intended to cover the nose while a wearer eats or drinks to prevent exposure to COVID-19, has attracted a lot of attention for its ... um ... unique design.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 3
• COVID-19: City of Edmonton donates 50k KN95 masks to schools

  The City of Edmonton donated about 50,000 KN95 masks it had previously been given by the province to the Edmonton Public School Board. 

  Education

  Jan 14
• Medical masks that fit well best for Omicron protection: Sask. top doctor

  As of Thursday, there are 27 confirmed cases of Omicron and 121 probable cases detected through screening.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2021
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• Single-layer cloth masks not effective against Omicron, says Ontario science advisory table director

  'If you have a single-layer, the ability to filtrate is absolutely minimal and doesn't make a difference whatsoever,' said Dr. Peter Juni.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2021
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• COVID-19 PPE available free to non-health-care organizations in Alberta

  Extra supplies of sanitizer, masks and disinfectant are being made available for free to non-health-care organizations like daycares, NGOs and food-service providers.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2021