Masks

• B.C. orders masks back on in health-care settings

  Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities say cases of respiratory illness are rising.

  Health

  Jan 8
  
• COVID PPE makers sue Ottawa for $5B, say feds broke promise

  The federal government will have an opportunity to file a defence to the unproven allegations as the court case proceeds.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2024
  
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• Seniors’ centres embrace temporary masking during flu season

  As of Wednesday, staff at Manitoba hospitals, personal care homes and other health-care facilities, as well as home-care workers, will be required to wear a medical mask.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2023
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• Revised masking guidelines to be introduced in hospitals around London, Ont.

  As of Wednesday, LHSC, St. Joseph’s Health Care, and the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital will be asking all patients to wear a mask in all clinical areas and care settings.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2023
• Some Kingston hospitals bringing back masking protocols as flu season approaches

  As we approach cold and flu season, Kingston Health Sciences Centre is going back to pandemic-era masking protocols within Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
• B.C. to reinstate mask mandate in all health-care settings

  Health officials across the country are urging Canadians to get a COVID and flu shot at the same time as provinces have seen a rise in cases.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2023
• Guelph hospital re-introduces mask requirements in clinical areas

  Non-clinical areas such as cafeterias, hallways and meeting rooms will remain mask-optional.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2023
• In-N-Out burger chain to ban employees from wearing masks in 5 states

  The policy goes into effect Aug. 14 in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah for all employees except for those who need to wear masks for job duties that require it.

  U.S. News

  Jul 19, 2023
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• Nova Scotia Health, IWK to drop mask requirements in some facility areas

  Nova Scotia's two health authorities plan to drop masking requirements in most areas of their facilities next week, though masks will still be required in high-risk areas.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2023
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• Masking no longer required in Alberta health facilities

  With COVID-19 cases in decline, Alberta Health Services is dropping its requirement for people to mask up inside health-care facilities. The change takes effect on June 19.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2023