A bid by two dads to force the provincial government to implement mandatory masks and strict physical distancing in classrooms has been rejected by a B.C. Bernard Trest and Gary Shuster filed an application in August for an injunction, arguing that without tougher COVID-19 safety measures, B.C. 's plan for reopening schools "not only endangers the lives of students and teachers, but also that of the broader community." On the question of masks, Basran noted that face coverings are currently required in hallways and other high-traffic areas of schools. "The evidence shows that public health officials thoughtfully and comprehensively considered the use of masks in schools.

Source: CBC News October 15, 2020 00:22 UTC