Face coverings will soon be required in public places across Algoma.
Algoma Public Health says - as of Friday, July 17th - businesses and organizations must adopt a policy requiring the public to wear a face covering such as a non-medical mask in all enclosed public spaces, such as the indoor premises of businesses and organizations, or on public transit systems.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Marlene Spruyt says there's a need to "step up preventive measures" in public spaces as the province continues reopening and essential travel continues between other regions.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts implemented a similar requirement last Wednesday.
This comes as Algoma has a single active case of COVID-19 - reported Thursday, in the Sault Ste. Marie area - while there are no active cases in the Sudbury district.
The neighbouring Porcupine Health Unit has confirmed its 68th - and only active - case, a man in his 20s in the Cochrane area, while the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has a single active case.