Mask and Face Coverings

The Ontario government has released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria for the loosening of emergency measures, and guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening of businesses, services and public spaces.

On October 3^rd 2020, the provincial government identified new restrictions that were adopted through the amended order O. Reg 364/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 3 under the Reopening Ontario [A Flexible Response to COVID-19] Act, 2020). They include mandating the use of face coverings in all public indoor settings across the province, such as businesses, facilities and workplaces, with limited exemptions, including corrections and developmental services.

As per the revised regulation, the person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall ensure that any person in the indoor area of the premises of the business or organization, or in a vehicle that is operating as part of the business or organization, wears a mask or face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period when they are in the indoor area.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Document

Additional Resources

• COVID-19: How to wear a non-medical mask or face covering properly – Health Canada
• How to safely use a non-medical mask or face covering – Public Health Agency of Canada
• Face Coverings in Commercial Establishments Stage 3 - Grey Bruce Health Unit
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Updated for 2013 - Grey Bruce Health Unit
• Resources to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace – Government of Ontario
• Preventing COVID-19 in the workplace: Employers, employees and essential service workers - Public Health Agency of Canada
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): For businesses and employees – Government of Canada
• Risk-informed decision-making for workplaces/businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic – Government of Canada