Non-Medical Face Masks or Face Coverings Recommended on Public Transit
Cobourg Transit is strongly recommending wearing non-medical masks or face coverings while riding both the Conventional and WHEELS public transit buses.
Effective July 13, 2020, all commercial establishments and businesses currently operating have been instructed by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s local Medical Officer of Health that non-medical masks or face coverings must be worn inside the premises at all times.
“By wearing a non-medical mask or face covering, passengers can help protect the health and safety of the drivers and other passengers while reducing the likelihood of unknowingly spreading the COVID-19 virus,” said Laurie Wills, Director of Public Works for the Town of Cobourg.
Those exempt from this recommendation may include:
· Children under the age of two years.
· Children under the age of 5 years (either chronologically or developmentally) who refuse to wear a face covering and cannot be persuaded to do so by their caregiver.
· Any person unable to remove a mask without assistance.
· For any medical reason: a person who cannot safely wear a nonmedical mask or face covering such as, but not limited to, respiratory disease, cognitive difficulties or difficulties in hearing or processing information.
· For any religious reason: a person cannot wear a non-medical mask or face covering or cannot cover the face in a manner that would properly control the source.
All transit riders will also notice that numerous seats have been closed to encourage physical distancing while riding the bus. The Town of Cobourg thanks you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to protect our community.
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