B.C. extends mask wearing mandate

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* malls, shopping centres, coffee shops and retail and grocery stores;

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* liquor and drug stores;

* airports, city halls, libraries, community and recreation centres;

* restaurants, pubs and bars (unless seated);

* on public transportation, in a taxi or ride-sharing vehicle;

* areas of office buildings where services to the public are provided;

* common areas of sport and fitness centres when not engaged in physical activity;

* common areas of post-secondary institutions and non-profit organizations; and

* inside schools for all K-12 staff, visitors and students.

Masks may be removed temporarily in indoor public places:

* to identify the individual wearing the mask;

* to consume food or beverage at a location designated for this purpose;

* while participating in a sport or fitness activity in a sport facility;

* or while receiving a personal or health service that requires the mask to be removed.

People who cannot wear a mask or who cannot put on or remove a mask without the assistance of others are exempt. A person may not be able to wear a mask for a psychological, behavioural or health condition or due to a physical, cognitive or mental impairment.