COVID-19 and Face Coverings
- As COVID-19 is transmitted through contact by an infected individual's respiratory droplets, the use of non-medical masks or any face coverings has become a mandated public health measure that limits the spread of COVID-19.
- This publication discusses what measures should be followed in conjunction with mask-wearing, the benefits of wearing a facial covering, and the use of face coverings in a workplace setting.
Citation
Canada. Pan-Canadian Public Health network: Partners in Public Health. Use of non-medical cloth masks or face coverings in community settings. Government of Canada, 2020. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/04/ccmoh-communication-use-of-non-medical-masks-or-facial-coverings-by-the-public.html
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Health Care
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Policy Type
Policy Pronouncement