The Manitoba government is still considering whether masks should be required at schools, after Canada's chief public health officer recommended masks for older children and two provinces announced plans to make them mandatory at higher grades. Ontario announced the same mask provisions for staff and students, while Nova Scotia has mandated masks at all indoor public spaces, including common areas at schools. Masks recommended for kids 10 and olderAt a news briefing Tuesday, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam echoed the advice. Last week, Manitoba's education minister unveiled the province's school reopening plans, which did not include a recommendation for students or staff to wear masks. Kindrachuk said he applauds Tam's recommendations, but there will probably continue to be discrepancies between federal guidance and regional public health recommendations based on community transmission.

Source: CBC News August 05, 2020 10:01 UTC