Province's Science Advisory Table Won't Make Recommendation on Masks for Schools

Friday, 26 August 2022 05:52

By Noelle Sinclair

Members of the advisory table couldn't reach a consensus

The province's science advisory table says it will not be making a formal recommendation on whether to reintroduce mandatory masking in schools.

In a report yesterday, members of the science table said they could not reach a consensus regarding if and when masking should be mandated again.

The province released weekly COVID-19 data yesterday, showing most indicators were unchanged from a week ago, though Public Health Ontario has said rates appear to be increasing among school-aged children.

Members of the science table have said that mask-wearing is likely the easiest temporary measure to implement if required to support ongoing school operations.

Province's Science Advisory Table Won't Make Recommendation on Masks for Schools

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