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AUDIO: Dryden Businesses Respond To Mask Order

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It’s been over a week since the mandatory mask order went into effect.

CKDR spoke with several Dryden business owners to see how their customers were responding.

The feeling of the businesses that CKDR spoke with was that a majority of customers have reacted positively and are wearing a mask.

One business owner says there was the worry of how the mask order could affect business.

“I was very concerned that at the beginning of last week when masks became mandatory, that it would get very quiet as a result. But it’s been just the opposite!”

This business owner adds almost a hundred percent of customers wear masks in their store.

Another business that CKDR talked to says they’re pleased with how many customers are complying with the mask order and as a business owner they feel protected.

“I feel quite safe. We have a big store, so on top of the masks we’re able to physically distance just fine.”

Businesses say their customers have been upfront about indicating health issues at the door and their choice not to wear a mask.

All businesses that CKDR spoke with say they understand and welcome customers who have health issues and their choice to not wear a mask.

More information from the Northwestern Health Unit has surfaced in the last few days that further clarifies details of the policy for area businesses.

Listen below to hear from Dryden businesses:

  1. Dryden Businesses on Mask Order


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VIDEO: Dryden’s Max the Moose gets Masked

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Dryden’s mascot ‘Max the Moose’ is officially taking part in the mandatory mask order that went into effect today.

Dryden resident, Tammy Chandler came up with the idea to make Max his very own mask.

“Over the last couple weeks I’ve noticed a lot of people taking photos with Max and I thought pretty soon all of Dryden supposed to be wearing masks. I felt that Max being our mascot should be representing us and he should have one too.”

The effort was made by Chandler, her sister Teanna Sheridan and their Mom.

Tammy Chandler and Teanna Sheridan with their homemade mask for Max

 

“We came here one night with a measuring tape and eyeballed it, hoping that it would work out. It took about 7 hours total to make.”

The Dryden Fire Service helped wrangle the mask around Max Monday afternoon

Spoiler alert if you haven’t already drove by Max, it fits!

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Masks are mandatory in all enclosed public spaces as of Monday, August 17 in the Northwestern Health Unit catchment area.

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Masks Now Mandatory Across Health Unit Coverage Area

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Starting today, all businesses in the Northwestern Health Unit catchment area must have a mandatory mask or face covering policy in place.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon says they are providing local businesses with online resources to help them implement the order.

“It includes materials to support businesses and the public. So there is signage and a sample policy that businesses can adapt to their appropriate space.”

She notes the Health Unit’s website also has a Frequently Asked Questions section for both the public and businesses to help better understand expectations of the policy.

Young Hoon says overall, most businesses, municipalities and residents support the mandatory mask policy that’s now in place.

“Generally there is a broad range of responses and thoughts with respect to the policy but overall the response has been supportive. I think a lot of people recognize that wearing a mask is a small request considering the seriousness of COVID-19.”