Edmonton city council will reconsider the timeline of its mask mandate Friday following a failed effort to align with the province. The province announced Tuesday that masks will still be required in continuing care and acute care as well as taxis, ride-sharing, and public transit. Edmonton city council looked at a proposed amendment to its mask bylaw that same day to bring it in line with the provincial reopening plan. Protocols around mask-wearing in city facilities are still being worked out, City Manager Andre Corbould told council. Calgary's city council voted Monday to reevaluate its own mask mandate on July 5, based on metrics like how many second doses have been administered and the rate of infection.

Source: CBC News June 23, 2021 01:02 UTC