Mask Wearing

• Masks recommended on long flights amid new COVID variant spread: WHO

  Passengers should be advised to wear masks in high-risk settings such as long-haul flights, said the WHO's senior emergency officer for Europe.

  World

  Jan 10, 2023
  
• Hamilton’s public school board encouraging students, staff to wear masks at learning facilities

  The HWDSB is asking students and staff to voluntarily wear masks amid influenza season and concerns over the spread of the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

  Education

  Nov 24, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Calls grow louder for mask mandate to continue in Nova Scotia

  The province announced last month that all COVID-19 restrictions, including mask mandates, would come to an end on March 21, but concerns are being raised that may be too soon.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2022
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• Lifting of mask mandates in Ontario schools being met with mixed reaction

  Ontario will no longer mandate the use of face masks in schools as of March 21 and will also bring an end COVID-19 cohorting, physical distancing and online reporting requirements.

  Education

  Mar 9, 2022
• COVID-19: Saskatchewan people, businesses prepare for life beyond the mask mandate

  People across Saskatchewan no longer have to wear masks — in fact, all COVID-19 restrictions and protocols are a thing of the past.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2022
• Can’t point to mask-wearing as reason behind hotel beer vendor attack: Winnipeg police

  The attack in the wee hours of Wednesday morning happened at the beer vendor at the Northern Hotel on 826 Main St.

  Crime

  Nov 18, 2021
• Flight attendants facing rise in passenger anger, often over mask-wearing: union

  As the pandemic drags on, tempers and anxieties are flaring.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2021
• In-person open houses once again an option for home buyers in Saskatchewan

  Open houses are once again an option for potential home buyers across the province.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2021
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• Is it safe to wear face masks while exercising? Experts weigh in

  While studies suggest that masking can reduce performance and increase carbon dioxide levels during exercise, some experts say it is safe for healthy adults.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Back-to-school Monday for some Ontario students

  As COVID-19 caseloads ease in select parts of the province, schools in seven public health units in southern Ontario will reopen to in-person learning on Jan. 25.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2021