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By David Opinko

All air passengers in Canada must wear face masks

Apr 20, 2020 | 6:00 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Effective at noon on Monday, April 20, you will have to have a non-medical mask or face covering during air travel.

Transportation Minister Marc Garneau says protecting Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic is their top priority, which promoted them to announce these measures.

“Canadians should continue to follow public health advice and stay at home if possible. However, if you need to travel, wearing a face covering is an additional measure you can take to protect others around you, especially in situations where physical distancing guidelines cannot be maintained. Transport Canada will continue to ensure various transportation systems adapt to the most effective, preventive measures to protect Canadians.”

When travelling by air, you will be asked to cover your mouth and nose:

• At Canadian airport screening checkpoints
• When you can’t physically distance yourself from others, or as directed by airline employees
• When directed to do so by a public health order or public health official

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Passengers on all flights departing or arriving at Canadian airports will have to show that they have a non-medical mask or covering during the boarding process, “otherwise they will not be allowed to continue on their journey.”

People using rail or bus modes of transportation are “strongly encouraged” to wear non-medical masks or face coverings as much as possible.

Non-medical face masks or face coverings should:

• Be made of at least two layers of tightly-woven materials such as cotton or linen
• Be large enough to completely and comfortably cover the nose and mouth without gaping
• Fit securely to the head with ties or ear loops
• Allow for easy breathing
• Be comfortable and not require frequent adjustment
• Be changed as soon as possible if damp or dirty
• Maintain their shape after washing and drying

More details on face masks here.