Courtenay Recreation: Update to Mask Mandates for Public Facilities

 

Effective Wednesday, October 13th the mask order now includes children 5 years and over (previously 9 years and over) and requires the wearing of a mask in public facilities including recreation centres. Masks may only be removed while engaged in physical activity in a program or in the Wellness Centre.

 

• People with health conditions or with physical, cognitive or mental impairments who cannot wear one

• People who cannot remove a mask on their own

• Children under the age of 5

• People who need to remove their masks to communicate due to another person's hearing impairment

 

A face shield is not a substitute for a mask as it has an opening below the mouth.

 

Information on mandatory masks from the B.C. Government: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/.../covid-19/info/restrictions...

 

Courtenay Recreation: 250-338-5371 or 250-338-1000