As of today, the Public Health special measures order requiring a mask to be worn in all indoor public spaces is being lifted, but many businesses and organizations will continue to require masks to be worn.

Masks will be required in all health care facilities, long-term care and personal care homes.

Meanwhile, many recreational facilities, particularly those that cater to children under the age of 12 who cannot be vaccinated, will continue with their masking policies.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says while masks will no longer be required for many facilities, many individual businesses will continue to require people to be masked, especially in situations where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Individuals may also choose to continue wearing a mask in public places for their own well-being and comfort.

The Supreme and provincial courts still require all people, except those under 5, to wear a mask while in public areas of the courthouse, including when entering the courtroom.

When people are seated inside the courtroom, it is up to the presiding judge if they will permit people to remove their masks.

When it comes to public transit, Metrobus says it is reviewing its current mask requirements and will have an update in the coming days.

In the meantime, masks will still be required in its buses and inside its facilities.

The transit company also announced that it has removed its passenger restrictions and has returned to regular capacity.

2/2 Effective immediately, the current restriction on passenger capacity of a full seated load is lifted and we are returning to regular capacity.

— Metrobus Transit (@MetrobusTransit) August 9, 2021

MUN Lifts Most Masking Requirements on Campus

Memorial University says the use of masks on its campuses and locations is still strongly encouraged, but is no longer mandatory as of today.

However, some exceptions remain. Masks are still required in university vehicles with more than one person, the various shuttles, on-campus health facilities, and on-campus self-isolation facilities.

Memorial says a decision on mask usage in classrooms, labs, housing, and dining areas will be made prior to the start of the fall semester.

Following provincial health guidelines, the use of masks at Memorial University continues to be encouraged, but will no longer be required as of Aug. 10, with some exceptions. More information: https://t.co/0J2MqOVj3K.

— Memorial University (@MemorialU) August 9, 2021

The Nunatsiavut Government is urging beneficiaries to remain vigilant and continue to wear non-surgical face masks in settings where there is the potential for transmission of the virus from one person to another.

While wearing masks will no longer be required in all Nunatsiatvut Government offices and businesses, staff and visitors are still encouraged to wear them.

Government Nunatsiavut Health and Social Development Minister Gerald Asivak says masks have proven to be one of the best layers of protection against the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne viral infections.