Masks are now mandatory in in all indoor public settings such as hallways, elevators, kitchens, customer-service counters, breakrooms, meeting rooms, computer labs, libraries, and spaces such as the Bookstore and The Gathering Space. Masks are expected inside the classroom.
Mask wearing does not exempt you from maintaining the six feet (two metres) physical distancing requirement. Masks add a layer of protection; however, they do not stop transmission of all particles and are limited in the amount of protection provided.
On November 24, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued an order requiring everyone to wear masks in many indoor settings. Please note there are exemptions for:
- People with health conditions or with physical, cognitive or mental impairments who cannot wear one
- People who cannot remove a mask on their own
- Children under the age of 12.
We thank you again for doing your part in helping to keep our community safe. You can learn more about masks from the BCCDC.