The World Health Organization on April 20 said it recommends that people continue to wear face coverings in public even if there are no mandates in place, claiming that masks are “highly effective” at reducing transmission of COVID-19. Dr. Ciro Ugarte, director of health emergencies at the WHO’s Pan American Health Organization, made the comments at…
WHO Recommends People Still Wear Face Masks in Public Even if Not Mandated
Ottawa Firm on Masks After Mandate Dropped for Travel in US
Canada will not follow the United States in dropping mask mandates for federally regulated public transportation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. “We continue to evaluate and reevaluate based on the science, based on shifting numbers. But when we have announcements to make, we will make them but they will always be grounded in science,” Trudeau…
Scotland to Switch Off COVID-19 Vaccine Passports for Domestic Use
The Scottish government said it will “switch off” its COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme for domestic use, saying it would “no longer be appropriate” as free testing has been scrapped. Under the mandatory vaccine passport scheme, which came into effect in October 2021, Scots had to show their vaccination status before entering a nightclub or attending…
Major US Airlines Drop Mask Mandate For Travelers After Judge’s Ruling
The Biden administration’s mask mandate will not be implemented while federal agencies review a Florida federal judge’s ruling that the directive was unlawful, an official said Monday as major U.S. airlines moved to drop the policy. “The agencies are reviewing the decision and assessing potential next steps. In the meantime, today’s court decision means CDC’s…
Major US Airlines, Amtrak Drop Mask Mandate For Travelers After Judge’s Ruling
The Biden administration’s mask mandate will not be implemented while federal agencies review a Florida federal judge’s ruling that the directive was unlawful, an official said Monday as major U.S. airlines and Amtrak moved to drop the policy. “The agencies are reviewing the decision and assessing potential next steps. In the meantime, today’s court decision…
Major US Airlines, Amtrak Drop Mask Mandate For Travelers After Judge Strikes Down CDC Order
The Biden administration’s mask mandate will not be enforced while federal agencies review a federal judge’s ruling that the mandate was unlawful, an official said Monday as major U.S. airlines and other transportation entities moved to drop the policy. “The agencies are reviewing the decision and assessing potential next steps. In the meantime, today’s court…
Scotland’s Mask Mandates End as All Legal COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted
Scotland has officially put an end to its mask mandates, marking the end of all legal COVID-19 virus restrictions in the region. The legally enforced mask mandates moved into guidance on April 18, meaning people are no longer legally required to wear masks on public transport and in most indoor public spaces in Scotland. But…
School Board Officials Not in Position to Reinstate Mask Mandates: Ontario Education Minister
Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce says school board officials are not in the position to make public health decisions, and students across the province have the choice if they want to wear a mask or not. Lecce’s comment comes following the decision by the city’s largest school board, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), to reinstate a…
Wales Scraps COVID-19 Curbs on Businesses, but Keeps Mask Mandate for Health Settings
A rule that requires Welsh businesses to carry out COVID-19 risk assessments will end on April 18, but the mask mandates for medical settings will remain in place for another three weeks. The Welsh government’s latest review of CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus restrictions, published on April 13, said, “From April 18, 2022, businesses and…
Nova Scotia Extends School Mask Mandate Until Mid-May
Nova Scotia is keeping its mask mandate in public schools in place until at least the May long weekend. The province announced on April 13 that masking requirements in public schools will stay, which means staff, volunteers, and visitors must continue to wear a mask during school hours and on school buses. Provincial Minister of…
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