NEW RESTRICTION Travelers from China, Hong Kong and Macao will be required to present a negative coronavirus test two days before their flights to Canada. The restriction will take effect on January 5, 2023. (Anadolu) ANKARA – Canada announced Saturday it will ask travelers coming from China, Hong Kong and Macao to submit temporary negative coronavirus tests ahead of … Continue reading
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Masks required on transit and in transit spaces
News Release Masks required on transit and in transit spaces Face masks on transit and transit spaces, such as transit centres and LRT platforms, continue to be required after a bylaw was passed earlier today by Edmonton City Council. The decision aligns the City’s rules with the mandatory mask requirements put in place by the … Continue reading
Covid ‘still here,’ continue to wear face mask: President Duterte
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos (File photo) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has reminded his fellow Filipinos to continue wearing face masks, telling them that the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) remains a threat to public health. Despite the continued drop in coronavirus infections, Duterte said Covid-19 is still “alive” and “kicking.” The proper use of face mask … Continue reading
Edmonton ends masking in public spaces
News Release Edmonton ends masking in public spaces Edmonton City Council voted to repeal the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings bylaw (Bylaw 19408) during a special Council meeting this afternoon. Effective immediately, masks are now only mandatory in settings as required by the Government of Alberta. These locations include public transit, AHS-operated and contracted facilities, and all … Continue reading
City Council deactivates Mandatory Masking Bylaw
News ReleaseCity Council deactivates Mandatory Masking Bylaw Edmonton City Council has decided to deactivate the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings bylaw 19408. The decision means Edmontonians will not be required to wear a face covering or mask in indoor public places as of July 1. Council’s decision approved a bylaw (19783) that amends the previously adopted … Continue reading
20 million masks to be distributed to Albertans
News Release 20 million masks to be distributed to Albertans Government’s relaunch strategy includes providing free non-medical masks to Albertans who need them. A&W, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. and Tim Hortons are partnering with the Alberta government to distribute non-medical masks at no cost through their drive-thru locations across the province, to help prevent … Continue reading
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