The BC government will be bringing back mask mandates in healthcare settings effective Tuesday. .These mask mandates include continuous medical masking by healthcare workers, visitors, contractors and volunteers in all care areas, according to a Wednesday memo. .The BC government said patients, residents and clients will “mask when directed by a healthcare worker or based on personal choice.”.“For LTC/AL (long-term care/assisted living) settings, medical masks will not be required when visiting with a resident in their room,” it said. .It will be repositioning ambassadors to facility entrances to screen for symptoms of respiratory illnesses, provide medical masks and direct people to wash their hands upon entry. .There will be continued vaccine mandates for healthcare workers in accordance with public health orders and employer policies. Proof of vaccination is not required for patients, residents, clients or visitors. .The BC government acknowledged healthcare workers will follow updated exposure and return-to-work policies for respiratory illnesses. This includes self-monitoring for signs and symptoms of illness prior to work and staying home when sick. .A counterprotestor holding a sign about vaccine injuries was pushed to the ground by DoNoHarm BC protestors calling for mask mandates to return in healthcare settings on August 28. .READ MORE: WATCH: Counterprotestor assaulted at BC mask mandates protest.“Hey,” said a protestor. . Protest assaultProtest assault .Two protestors grabbed onto the counterprotestor and threw him to the ground. One of the protestors let go, but another continued to pin down his arm.
