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.
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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:
BBC – COVID-19: Everything You Need to Know About Face Coverings
CDC – Cloth Face Coverings: How to Protect Yourself and Others