Ontario’s health minister says an announcement will be made Friday regarding masking in settings deemed high-risk.
Christine Elliott was asked by a reporter at an unrelated press conference whether the province would be extending the mandate for high-risk settings beyond April 27 and announcing the decision ahead of time to avoid confusion.
“Yes. Dr. Moore is recommending that we extend the deadline past April 27 for mask wearing in hospitals, long-term care homes, congregate living settings — where people are the most vulnerable — and there will be more information coming on that particular issue later today,” Elliott said in response.
“There will be more information, more details available from Dr. Moore’s office.”
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Last week, Moore told The Canadian Press that he would be submitting a proposal to the government for a four-week extension beyond the current expiry date.
The extension would apply to settings such as hospitals, long-term care and public transit where mandatory masking remains in place.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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