IMPORTANT - New Recommended Masking Measures

07/15/2021

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Public Health Department and the Public Safety Commission wish to remind the community of newly-updated Recommended Masking Measures for those who have been partially or fully vaccinated.

These new recommendations are meant as a guide, but it is up to the individual and his/her accepted level of risk. Those who are in vulnerable population, 70+ and/or immunocompromised, and those who are not vaccinated are always at a higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19.

Important:

• Masking measures are still mandatory in all public indoor spaces
• Masking measures are still mandatory for all local businesses and public buildings, in common spaces (exception in meeting rooms or offices where spaced at a 2-meter distance between participants)
• Masking measures are mandatory when in public/community owned vehicles when occupied by two or more individuals
• Be aware that masking measures for Kahnawà:ke may differ from that of Quebec.

When you are fully vaccinated (in a private setting or outdoor public setting):

• No mask or physical distancing required when outdoors with a small group
• No mask or physical distancing required when outdoors with people from multiple households
• No mask  required when indoors with a small group of fully vaccinated individuals
• Follow measures put in place by the owner or organizer of indoor gatherings of multiple households. Keep windows and doors open if possible and consider wearing a mask if you are part of the vulnerable population.
• It is recommended to wear a mask and follow all measures at indoor or outdoor gatherings where people may closely gather

When you are partially or not vaccinated (in a private setting or outdoor public setting):

• Depending on your accepted level of risk, no mask is required when outdoors with a small group if physical distancing of 2 meters can be maintained between households
• It is required to wear a mask if physical distancing cannot be maintained, whether indoors or outdoors
• Wear a mask, maintain social distancing whenever possible, follow all measures put in place by the owner or organizer of the indoor or outdoor gatherings where people are closely gathering

The Public Safety Commission and Public Health want to emphasize that although we are in a GREEN level alert, this does not mean the pandemic is over. We must remain vigilant and follow public health measures as a means to prevent any outbreaks and keep us on the right path forward.