The mandatory mask wearing will end at the end of March

Public health, encouraged by the continuous improvement of the epidemiological situation, plans to allow the mandatory wearing of the mandatory mask as soon as possible, i.e. “by the end of March”. Contacting someone with Covit-19 disease tomorrow marks the end of a five-day isolation of “returning to almost normal life.”

Be alert for 10 days if contacting an infected person

Despite caution, in the presence of Omicron and its BA.2 sub variant, public health eliminates most health activity on Saturday, two days earlier than planned.

In addition to the termination of the vaccination passport, a new reduction has been added that will allow the withdrawal of restrictions on restaurants and bars, where dancing and karaoke will be allowed again.

From tomorrow, a person who is in close contact with a positive case of COVID-19, for example at home, will no longer be forced to isolate himself for five days.

Conversely, it is recommended to wear a mask during social interactions and protect others for 10 days, avoiding going to high-risk areas.

“Ontario, yesterday, made the same decision,” said Mary-France Renault, senior strategic medical adviser at the Ministry of Health.

In hospitals, the situation is constantly improving, with less than 1,200 beds currently occupied by Govt patients. “There’s a lot more to it,” D noticed^R. Boileau, but 50% of them have been hospitalized for reasons other than Govt.

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“Balls are made many months in advance, and for many students, this is a reason for celebration, they really need it,” he said.^D. Mary-France Renault, from Public Health.

He underscored that the situation was “even better” compared to last year, recalling the highest vaccination rate among this age group.

“Last year, the balls did not lead to specific explosions,” he said^Me Renault.

Other relaxations may be brought forward

If the picture continues to improve, “other relaxation measures should be followed sooner” or “faster” than expected, according to the National Director of Public Health, D.C.^R. Luc Boileau.

As for the end of the mandatory mask, “Soon […] By the end of March, ”he said.

Last week, he confirmed it would be “recent” in mid-April.

Its recommendation will be given 10 days before stopping wearing the mask in public places.

In Ontario, this will be done from March 21, but in Quebec, public health wants to first assess the impact of the break, which is the optimal time to contact before deciding on a date.

“We’ll see what it gives in the days to come, no doubt,” he said^R. Boylev.

Defined by the National Assembly

After two years of epidemic, when the parliamentary recess returns next Tuesday, the 125th House of Representatives will finally be able to meet in the Blue Room.

However, they should continue to wear the mask, except when speaking in the Blue Room or Committee Rooms.

“When CNEST relaxes its measures to wear the mask, it will be possible at that time just like the others. [travailleurs] They have to take off their masks, ”D explained^D. Mary-France Ronald, participated in debates in Parliament.

The mandatory mask wearing will end at the end of March