After almost a year, Newfoundland and Labrador dropped its mask mandate on Tuesday. (Mary Altaffer/Associated Press)Newfoundland and Labrador has dropped its mask mandate, but residents shouldn't throw their masks away — at least, not yet. On Tuesday, a patchwork of mask policies and recommendations replaced the blanket provincial mask requirement that was implemented Aug. 24, 2020. Vincent said some stores will still require customers to wear masks, and disposable masks are available for free for anyone who needs one. The mask mandate required gym members to wear a mask while walking around the facility, but not while using equipment.

Source: CBC News August 10, 2021 19:38 UTC