COCHRANE— The Town of Cochrane has activated the mandatory indoor face-covering bylaw.
The bylaw was enacted on Monday (Nov. 9) after 14 active COVID-19 cases were reported in the Town of Cochrane.
The activation marks the first-time masks have been mandatory in Cochrane since the bylaw was created in late July.
If Cochrane reports 10 cases or below for 14 consecutive days, the bylaw will be deactivated.
The bylaw will apply to all indoor public places, including businesses the public has access too.
A sunset clause amendment is included in the bylaw to ensure the mandatory masks provision expires on Feb. 1, 2021.
Businesses will be encouraged to place signage created by the Town educating people on the use of face coverings if the use of mandatory masks is activated in Cochrane.
The bylaw does not include premises with enrolment or membership requirements.
Children under the age of five, those with underlying medical conditions or disabilities, those unable to safely place or remove a mask without assistance, those eating or drinking in public spaces, and those participating in fitness activities will be exempt from the bylaw. The temporary removal of a mask when necessary to provide or receive a service will also be allowed.
