February 13, 2025
Toronto makes masks mandatory in public indoor spaces
Children under the age of two and people with a medical condition don’t have to comply with the bylaw.
Children under the age of two and people with a medical condition don’t have to comply with the bylaw.

Toronto city council has approved a report from the city’s medical officer of health to make masks and face coverings mandatory in enclosed public places.

Mayor John Tory says the face coverings will help stop the spread of the virus.

“We don’t want a repeat of reports we are seeing from the U.S.,” Tory said Tuesday during a news conference.

“(Wearing masks) maybe uncomfortable but our doctor says it works. During this critical time, we must do everything we can to avoid a flare-up.”

Toronto Medical Officer of Health Eileen de Villa says the city needs as many people as possible to mask up to stop the spread.

“COVID-19 is unlike any infectious disease we have seen in our lifetime. We are still in the middle of a pandemic. We have entered stage two and need to move forward with care,” she said.

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