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By Connor Gunn

Lethbridge County implements mask bylaw

Dec 4, 2020 | 4:39 PM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB– Lethbridge County Council approved a Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw today in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the area.

Bylaw 20-024 – Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings is effective immediately for all residents in the Lethbridge County area.

Masks or face coverings are to be worn in all indoor, enclosed, or substantially enclosed public places and public vehicles within the County.

Exceptions include children under 10 or people with a medical condition or disability which inhibits their ability to safely wear a mask.

Violations of the bylaw will result in a $100 fine.

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“We are concerned with the continuing rise in cases in and around Lethbridge County,” says Reeve Lorne Hickey.

“Council feels that by enacting this temporary face coverings bylaw we can enhance our efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Regardless of your personal opinions about masking, please let’s treat each other with respect and kindness.”

“Have patience with businesses and workers as they adjust to the bylaw and be courteous to each other. This is a difficult time for everyone, and we must remember that we are all in this fight together against COVID-19,” adds Hickey.

More information on the bylaw can be found at https://lethcounty.ca/p/covid-19-information.