The Northwestern Health Unit is asking us to keep our masks on.
Officials note our area’s case positivity rate of 19.1% remains the highest in the province.
Ontario sits at 10.2%.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon says evidence shows that masking provides an additional layer of protection and is effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The mask mandate comes to an end on Monday.
Dr. Young Hoon says the public should consider the benefits of masking and the higher risk in our region when making the decision on whether to wear a mask in indoor public settings.
