Masking restrictions eased at St. Thomas hospital
The hospital eased masking restrictions this week, no longer requiring face coverings be worn in public areas such as hallways, elevators, and the Atrium Café.
The hospital eased masking restrictions this week, no longer requiring face coverings be worn in public areas such as hallways, elevators, and the Atrium Café.
Starting Monday, the London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London will no longer require patients and visitors to wear a face covering in common areas including hallways, cafeterias, elevators, lobbies, and foyers.
“The government must go there now,” insisted RNAO CEO Doctor Doris Grinspun.
Ontario Medical Officer of Health Doctor Kieran Moore is “strongly recommending” Ontarians wear a mask in all indoor public settings, including at schools and childcare centres.
The Toronto Star and the Canadian Press report Doctor Kieran Moore will make the recommendation, but there will be no mandate to wear a mask.
Ontario’s health minister believes the latest wave of COVID-19 may have peaked in the province.
Dr. Alex Summers is urging residents to help stop the spread of the virus by wearing a mask in public spaces, keeping vaccine doses up to date, and staying home if feeling sick.
Nationally, Canadians are split down the middle when it comes to the most visible precaution, mask-wearing, with 50 per cent saying they will.
The Thames Valley District School Board has confirmed it will encourage students and staff to continue wearing face coverings, but won’t make it mandatory after March 21.