Sudbury District business will soon need to step up face covering requirements.
As part of COVID-19 prevention efforts, Public Health Sudbury and Districts says - as of Wednesday - owners and operators of commercial establishments - and public transit - will be required to have policies in place to stop people from entering if they aren't wearing a face covering, such as a medical or non-medical mask, bandana, scarf, or cloth.
Among measures expected are signs and verbal reminders, though businesses will not be required to turn away the customer if they aren't following face covering policies.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Penny Sutcliffe emphasizes this is in addition to physical distancing and hand sanitizer use, adding that "establishing common expectations about routine face covering helps reduce [the risk of spreading COVID-19] now and will pave the way to successful Stage 3 reopening", as well as protect us against a potential second wave, keeping businesses and services "up and running".
No such move has been announced for the Algoma District at this time.