Masks are required to be worn by all British Columbians, 12 years and older in most indoor places.
Solicitor General Mike Farnworth introduced new enforcement measures within the Emergency Program Act that will give law enforcement officers the power to issue $230 fines to anyone not wearing a mask in an indoor public place.
The new order will ensure we have the right tools necessary to enforce the mask mandate as recommended by the provincial health officer. The provincial state of emergency has been extended until December 8.
Masks are required to be worn by all British Columbians, 12 years and older, in most indoor places including malls, drug stores, restaurants, public facilities, and post-secondary institutions. The province stated that masks are encouraged for younger children, age 2 to 12, in public settings but they are not mandatory.
There are also medical exemptions for people unable to wear a mask due to psychological, behavioral, or health conditions or physical, cognitive, or mental impairments. Those incapable of putting on or removing a mask are also exempt.
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Learn more about face masks and how to stay safe by enrolling in a mask fitting test which is a requirement for many workspaces and schools or the available masks for sale by visiting our face mask sale page.
Our courses maintain social distancing measures with reduced class sizes to maintain the minimum 2 meters apart along with the mandatory use of face masks and regular temperature checks. The venue of the courses undergo regular, enhanced cleaning and disinfection routines.
For more information about face masks, check out these sources:
Healthline – Coronavirus Mask: Types, Usage, and Importance
WHO – Advice for Public: When and How to Use Masks
CDC – About Face Coverings: Guidelines for COVID-19 Prevention