Brantford has extended its mandatory face mask bylaw mid the COVID-19 pandemic for at least for the next two months.
During a virtual council meeting, the city approved extending the current bylaw, which went into effect on July 17, until another review in November.
The legislation requires a face mask or covering in enclosed public indoor spaces and public transit.
There are exceptions, including children under the age of two, children from 3-5 who cannot be persuaded by a caregiver to wear a mask, anyone who cannot use a face mask without assistance, those who have medical conditions that prevent their ability to wear a face mask or covering, workers behind physical barriers or in non-public areas and first-responders acting in the course of their duties.
For more information about this story, click here to read now.
LEARN MORE
Learn how to stay safe by enrolling in a mask fitting test which is a requirement for many workplaces and school admissions or the available masks for sale by visiting our face mask sale page.
BBC – COVID-19: Everything You Need to Know About Face Coverings
CDC – Cloth Face Coverings: How to Protect Yourself and Others