Morrison urges caution, tolerance as mask mandate nears end on P.E.I.
Though masks will not be necessary in most locations on Prince Edward Island starting Friday, they may nonetheless be strongly really useful, says the Island’s chief public well being officer.
Dr. Heather Morrison mentioned folks also needs to proceed to remain residence if they don’t seem to be feeling nicely.
Morrison made the remarks throughout an interview with CBC Information: Compass host Louise Martin on Wednesday.
“As of Friday, masks will proceed to be strongly really useful in indoor public locations, and it will be particularly essential for people who’re at larger threat of extreme outcomes from COVID-19,” she mentioned.
Morrison mentioned the choice to raise the masks mandate comes as charges of COVID-19 and hospitalizations proceed to lower.
She mentioned it seems P.E.I. is previous the height of the Omicron wave.
“It is actually because of the collective efforts of Islanders who’ve adopted these public well being measures and proceed to take action.”
Obligatory isolation to be reviewed
Companies and organizations could proceed to require guests and workers to put on masks. Morrison mentioned it is essential to be tolerant of people that select to put on masks and people who select to not.
She additionally mentioned necessary isolation necessities for many who take a look at constructive will proceed to be reviewed.
“When isolation is not necessary, it’s going to be essential for all of us to remain residence once we’re sick,” she mentioned.
