Although face-covering requirements for many settings will end this Monday, there is still substantial transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 warns the North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit.
"Wearing a face covering is a simple precaution people can still choose to take to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as we learn to live with the virus," says a news release.
"It is important that everyone continues to be vigilant and assess each situation individually as they decide whether or not to wear a face covering."
Masking continues to be required in certain settings such as on public transit, and in health care settings. As the Health Unit and community vaccine clinics are health care settings, all clients, visitors and Health Unit staff will continue to be required to wear a face covering when in these facilities after March 21.
In addition to choosing to wear a face covering, it is recommended that people are fully vaccinated and receive their booster dose, if eligible.
