TORONTO – Most of Ontario`s latest mandatory mask rules, including those requiring masks when travelling on public transit or visiting hospitals, expire Saturday. * People must wear a mask in health care, including in the waiting room and in the clinic itself. Employees who work independently and do not provide direct care can remove their masks if they wish. Toronto`s Hospital for Sick Children said it would maintain a universal mask policy even after Saturday, as there is a “particularly vulnerable patient population” with immunocompromised children and not all are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Rapid at-home antigen test kits should be placed in a clear, hermetically sealed bag and then placed in your grey basket for collection. Visit guelph.ca/waste for pick-up times, public waste drop-off times, fees and policies. Please wear a mask when visiting the depot. The city said masks will no longer be needed on ferries operated by the city. We will continue to monitor public health trends and assess the need to wear masks.
The university may reinstate its obligation to wear a mask at any time and without notice. Any updates to our masking requirement will be posted as they become available. COVID-19: A Guide to Using the University Medical Mask outlines the appropriate steps for putting on and taking off a mask. The province said organizations can maintain their own mask policies and that people should continue to wear a mask if they are at high risk of contracting the disease, are recovering from COVID-19, have symptoms or have been in contact with someone with the disease. Moore said Wednesday that the decision to lift most of the remaining mask requirements was made amid high vaccination rates and an improving overall COVID-19 situation. Pre-registration is required for visits to the Family Gallery. Visit guelphmuseums.ca for more information. In outdoor spaces, masks can be removed if a physical distance of 2 meters from others can be maintained. However, masks should be worn indoors, including cubicles, classrooms, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, meeting rooms, and other common areas, even if you can physically distance yourself from others. Masks can be removed under certain circumstances, such as working, eating or drinking alone in a private office with the door closed while keeping a distance of 2 meters in a dining room, kitchenette or break room, or when exercising in designated areas of the athletics center. Contact Environmental Health and Safety in ehs@uoguelph.ca to discuss the use of face shields, if necessary. For medical questions, contact Workplace Health and Wellness at ohw@uoguelph.ca if you are an employee.
If you are a student, please contact Student Health Services at 519-824-4120, ext. 52131. Ontario ends mask requirement and here are the new rules Two other area hospitals, Windsor Regional Hospital and Erie Shores Healthcare, have also said they will maintain mask rules for all visitors, staff and most patients to protect elderly and immunocompromised patients. If the person does not consistently wear a mask when required to do so, please inform your supervisor or contact Environmental Health and Safety under ehs@uoguelph.ca rules that require masks to be worn on public transportation, and most health facilities expire at 12 noon on Saturdays. The mask requirement was lifted in most other facilities in March, along with virtually all other public health measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the province. If you work with hazardous substances (e.g. biological hazards, chemicals, nuclear substances, etc.), disposable masks should be used unless a respirator (e.g., N95 filter mask, half face, or full face) is required as part of the assigned and approved personal protective equipment for the safe performance of the work. The requirement for a ventilator takes precedence over the wearing of a medical mask. In Ontario, however, masks will still be mandatory in long-term care homes and retirement homes after Saturday, a move Moore said is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable. This means that the provincial requirement to wear masks in many high-risk environments will be dropped, although organizations can still set their own rules.
The collective order defines a face covering as “a medical or non-medical mask that meets Health Canada`s criteria for a mask that covers the mouth, nose and chin and provides a barrier that limits the transmission of infectious respiratory droplets.” In the rest of the province, many hospitals have also announced that they must continue to wear masks, such as those in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Fergus, Peterborough, SickKids in Toronto and those operated by the University Health Network. Some hospitals said Wednesday they would maintain the mask policy. Health authorities in Canada have not recommended the use of COVID-19 respirators (e.g., N95) in non-sanitary settings. An N95 respirator is a respirator designed to achieve tight facial adhesion and effective filtration of airborne particles. Ventilator users at the University of Guelph are subject to the requirements of our respiratory protection program, including health checks, annual fit tests and training. Program participants must continue to wear the respirator required to perform the work task, as the respirator requirement takes precedence over the wearing of a medical or non-medical mask. “We are excited to lift most mask requirements across the city. This is another sign that we have done the work to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our health care system and our community,” said Colleen Clack-Bush, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Public Services for the City of Guelph.
“We remind transport drivers that wearing masks is still mandatory on buses because it is difficult to keep a distance of two metres. We also ask people to be kind to each other and respect each other`s choices, to mask up or not if there is an option, as in our facilities. Wearing a mask is a public health measure that continues to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. People whose ability to breathe is inhibited in any way by the face covering, or people who have another medical condition, disability or impairment that prevents them from wearing a medical mask safely. The Toronto Transit Commission, which operates transit in Ontario`s most populous city, said masks will remain mandatory for employees and customers of its accessible Wheel-Trans-Transit service and are still highly recommended for those driving the wider network. A spokesperson for Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, Ont., said the hospital intends to “continue the mask requirement, which includes the requirement that everyone in our hospital wear a mask at all times.” City paramedics and transit must wear masks when working in the community or in a city vehicle. In addition, employees whose work requires the continued use of a mask as part of their personal protective equipment must continue to wear a mask. A spokesperson for the City of Windsor, meanwhile, told Global News: “Masks will be mandatory on Windsor Transit for some time.” Ontario is ending its mask requirement this weekend.
That means you won`t need a face mask when taking buses, subways, trams, and other public transport, and you don`t need one in some hospitals either. With the greater portability of the Omicron variant, the university has updated its requirements for locally worn masks. As of January 19, 2022, faculty, staff and students at University of Guelph institutions are required to wear medical masks – cloth masks are currently not considered acceptable. Medical masks should fit snugly to the face without gaping and completely cover the nose, mouth and chin. Public health guidelines indicate that medical masks provide more reliable protection against COVID-19 than non-medical masks. Guidelines on mask requirements for health care workers also expire Saturday and will be replaced by Health Ministry guidelines that determine when masks must be worn in hospitals and other health care workplaces. Wearing a mask is an easy way to protect yourself and your community. If you are in densely populated spaces such as courtyards, labs, elevators, and meeting rooms, it is highly advisable to wear a tight-fitting, layered mask to protect yourself and those around you. A medical mask is preferred.
People must wear a mask at the Student Health Service* at the Vaccarino Student Wellness Centre, including in the waiting room and in the clinic itself. If you have a medical condition, disability or impairment that interferes with your ability to wear a mask and require accommodation, please contact: The City of Toronto has stated that masks are highly recommended, but are no longer mandatory on the conventional TTC system. However, they will be mandatory for customers and employees of TTC`s Wheel-Trans system. The Regional Council repealed the Mask Ordinance, which prohibited the wearing of face coverings in enclosed public spaces as of the 21st. March 2022. The statutes had been in force since July 2020. While many health officials recommend that masks continue to be worn indoors and in other high-risk environments, it appears that the decision is delegated to each of us, rather than dictated by any level of government. Before attending your scheduled hearing, you must contact the prosecutor.
