Mandatory Masks And Potential Liability For Covid-19 Transmission

As more businesses and public spaces open and people expand their social contact, many Ontario cities are making masks or face coverings mandatory in public spaces to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

As of July 7, 2020, there is a bylaw in Toronto that provides guidelines for businesses as well as the public. The guidelines for the public are as follows:

• You must wear a mask or face covering when you are in indoor public spaces.
• The mask or face covering should cover your nose, mouth, and chin, without gaping.
• Follow the mask policy of the business you are visiting.
• Exemptions are allowed. You do not need to bring proof of your exemption.
• Be respectful as businesses adopt new policies to protect all of us from COVID-19.