Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches always carries a mask to wear in crowded, indoor spaces and will send her children to school with them in their backpacks. But, unlike previous pandemic back-to-school seasons, she is not strongly recommending everyone wear masks in school, just that they consider it. Read More
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Ottawa's medical officer encourages, but falls short of recommending, masks heading into a school year
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