Some provinces were doubling down Tuesday with mask and vaccination requirements in an effort to bring down rising COVID-19 cases.
British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba all reintroduced mandatory face coverings in some settings.
Quebec announced an indoor mask mandate for elementary and high school students across nine regions of the province, including Montreal. Education Minister Jean-Fran莽ois Roberge said the rise of the Delta variant is forcing the cautious approach.
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As for vaccines, Manitoba announced that all front-line provincial employees who work with vulnerable populations will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of October.
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Workers affected include doctors, nurses, teachers, early childhood teachers and prison guards. Government employees, including members of the legislature, will also be required to have their shots.
The province also said it is bringing back a mask mandate for all indoor public places, including schools.
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The order also includes students in Grade 4 and up who will soon be returning to classrooms. Face coverings will be encouraged for younger children.
Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said the order is to be reassessed in mid-October when the province plans to have fully implemented a proof of vaccination card for anyone wanting to eat in restaurants, visit theatres or go to other events.
In Ontario, the Toronto Police Service said all its uniformed and civilian members will need to be fully vaccinated and staff will be required to provide proof by mid-September.
New Brunswick followed the lead of some other provinces by expanding eligibility for shots to children who are turning 12 this year.
And, with case numbers rising, Nova Scotia premier-designate Tim Houston said New Brunswickers who aren91裸聊视频檛 fully vaccinated will be treated like travellers from outside the Atlantic region and must isolate upon entering his province.
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A vaccine tracker created by a University of Saskatchewan student shows Canada has reached a milestone of 75 per cent of those eligible now fully vaccinated. It says 83 per cent have had at least one dose.
91裸聊视频擣akiha Baig, The Canadian Press
