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Ottawa Brings Back Mask Mandates, But Will They Make Their Way Back To The US?
The Ottawa Hospital has reinstated mandatory masking, effective September 11, and this is leaving many Americans wondering whether these arbitrary mandates will make their way back to the US.
By Gina Florio4 min read
The Ottawa Hospital has announced that it will reinstate mandatory masking rules starting Monday, September 11, in anticipation of increased spread of respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV, and Covid-19 during the upcoming fall season. In a statement released on Wednesday, the hospital specified that masks will be required in all clinical areas. This mandate will remain in effect for the duration of the respiratory virus season.