‘We aren’t far away’ from lifting Ontario’s mask mandate, Doug Ford says
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'What I'm hearing: over the next few weeks, maybe after March break when the kids get back, but we'll see. I don't want to set a date,' Ford said.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the province isn’t “far away” from lifting its mask mandate.
Ford made the comment at an unrelated press conference Monday morning in response to a question from a reporter about the status of masking requirements in the province.
“Right from the get-go, I’m listening to the chief medical officer,” Ford said.
“It’s his advice when they’re going to come off and we’ll wait for his advice and recommendations and once he gives the recommendations, we’ll be able to move forward.”
Ford hinted that the province’s masking requirements could be lifted in the third week of March.
“What I’m hearing: over the next few weeks, maybe after March break when the kids get back, but we’ll see. I don’t want to set a date,” he said.
“There’s no secret — there isn’t a person I talk to (who) likes these masks. No one likes them. But I’m going to follow the advice and we aren’t far away.”
Last week, Ontario chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore said masking requirements will likely be lifted for schools when they are removed for most public spaces.
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