WATCH: Masks to be mandatory in enclosed public spacesPublic health officials in eastern Ontario, including Vera Etches, Ottawa’s chief medical officer of health, announced a new regional policy that will make masks mandatory in enclosed public spaces. 0:59Some exemptionsThere will be exemptions for people who cannot wear masks, such as those who have trouble breathing, those who can't take their masks off safely on their own, and children under two. While the bylaw is not expected to change the requirements for mandatory masks, a municipal bylaw can be more nuanced when it comes to any eventual enforcement. Ottawa Public Health polling has found that most people already own at least one mask. (Francis Ferland/CBC)It's not often that the public health officers make a joint order, underscoring the importance of the issue across the region.

Source: CBC News July 06, 2020 15:01 UTC