Moore says remaining mask mandates in Ontario likely to be extended at least to late May
Mask mandates have already lifted in most settings in the province and had been slated to be dropped in high-risk setting such as hospitals, transit and long-term care homes on April 27.
“I wouldn't have any problem at all with that,” Ford said when asked if he would be open to extending the mask mandate for high-risk settings. “We want to protect the most vulnerable, I've always said that from day one. But I'll wait for Dr. Moore to give us the recommendations. I have right from day one. And if he gives us recommendations, I'd be more than happy to do that.”Moore said that it “makes tremendous sense” to extend masking in high-risk settings beyond April.
Ford himself urged people to remain "cautious" heading into the Easter long weekend and to mask if it makes sense to do so.