The Town of Hay River will be lifting its mandatory mask policy at all municipal facilities starting at 8 a.m. on July 8.

Ross Potter, director of protective services made the announcement at the townSA国际影视传媒檚 regular meeting on Tuesday night.

SA国际影视传媒淟ast week we had the town joint occupational health and safety meeting where we reviewed the newest easement of restrictions from the chief public health officer,SA国际影视传媒� he explained.

SA国际影视传媒淲e discussed the town staffSA国际影视传媒檚 comfort level with suspending the mandatory mask policy in town facilities for staff members, contractors, and members of the general public public.

SA国际影视传媒淚t was communicated that all staff are comfortable with suspending mandatory mask policy in all town facilities. That decision was communicated to town administrations and that change will be in effect this Thursday (July 8) at 8 a.m.SA国际影视传媒�

The municipality stated in a public notice on Wednesday that people can still wear masks at all facilities if they want.

The chief public health officer can also still recommend masks at public events as may be necessary, such as if the COVID-19 situation changes.

The municipality will continue asking visitors to facilities to fill out sign-in sheets upon entry in order to help with contact tracing if it becomes necessary.