The temporary bylaw takes effect after being passed in an emergency council meeting. The face masks will soon be mandatory in Medicine Hat after a temporary bylaw was passed in an emergency city council meeting.
Starting Friday, people over the age of two will be required to wear a face mask in all indoor public spaces as well as public vehicles, unless they are exempted due to medical conditions.
The mayor states that the mask bylaw was one of the most divisive issues he has seen among residents and members of the council. It was a 6-3 vote in favor.
Other medium-sized Alberta cities like Lethbridge and Red Deer have already mandated face coverings, but the mayor initially did not see the need to force face coverings.
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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html