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Calgary makes masks mandatory in indoor public spaces as of Aug. 1

Jul 22, 2020 | 11:32 AM

CALGARY- Calgary city council has voted in favour of making masks mandatory in indoor public spaces.

The vote at yesterday’s meeting was 12-to-three.

Councillors Sean Chu, Jeromy Farkas and Joe Magliocca voted against the bylaw.

The new mask requirement will take effect on August 1 and apply to all City of Calgary buildings, buses, trains, taxis, malls and grocery stores.

(Global, CTV)