Starting September 14th, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will require you to wear non-medical masks or face coverings in recreation facilities. There are some exceptions to this requirement – masks are not required when:
- Exercising or performing physical activity
- A medical professional has said that wearing a mask may pose a health risk to or impair an individual
- Wearing a mask would create a health or safety risk to the wearer as determined by federal, provincial or local regulators or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines
- An individual is physically unable to put on or take off the mask without assistance
- An individual has trouble breathing or cannot remove the mask without help
- An individual is deaf or hard of hearing and relies on facial and mouth movements to receive communication
- An individual is a baby or toddler under two years of age
Check out their webpage with more information on safe re-opening plans, and COVID-19 updates.
