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Public health orders: May 18 update (mask requirements)

Published on: May 18, 2021

On November 24, 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued an order requiring all British Columbians, 12 years of age and older, to wear masks in many indoor settings. On May 18, 2021, this order was updated to require masks to be worn at all times in fitness facilities, including during workouts.

For more information, view the order. You may also wish to review our information on masks in workplaces and protocols for gyms and fitness centres.