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People exercising at fitness facilities across B.C. must wear a mask at all times, and may be subject to a $230 fine if they do not comply.
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Masks must now be worn inside B.C. gyms
Published 5:07 PDT, Tue May 18, 2021
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Masks must now be worn at all times in fitness facilities across B.C., including during workouts.
The change was announced today, and means police and other officials can enforce the guidance at their discretion. Anyone without a mask in an indoor public place, or who refuses to comply with the direction of an enforcement officer, including the direction to leave the space, or who responds with abusive or belligerent behaviour, may be subject to a $230 fine.
For the purposes of this order, a mask or face covering is defined as a medical or non-medical mask that covers the nose and mouth. Face shields are not a substitute for a mask as there is an opening below the mouth.
All other measures for indoor mask use continue to apply. 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. This order also includes more expansive wording on exemptions for lip reading, which aligns with the latest public health direction.
To report non-emergency contraventions of this mask order, contact your local government's bylaw office. Local bylaw officers can help follow up on concerns and engage police departments and WorkSafeBC as necessary. If unable to reach a local bylaw office, contact your local police department's non-emergency line. Police may be called if someone becomes threatening or abusive in response to a request to put on a mask.
Masks are not recommended for children under the age of two years, but should be encouraged for children aged two to 12 in public settings. Unless they are exempt, children over the age of 12 must wear a mask in public indoor spaces.
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