The City of Edmonton is reviewing its mandatory face covering bylaw less than two weeks after it went into effect, interim city manager Adam Laughlin told council Thursday. It could include changes to who is considered exempt from wearing a mask, and possible fines for people who lie about being exempt, Laughlin said in his latest update to council's emergency advisory committee. "If administration determines that exemptions are being misused, it may be appropriate to recommend a fine for improperly claiming an exemption under the bylaw," Laughlin said. The bylaw went into effect Aug. 1, and so far the majority of people are following the rules, the city said. Mask exemption cardsLaughlin announced the bylaw review and potential new regulations one day after the city stopped handing out mask exemption cards.

Source: CBC News August 13, 2020 23:48 UTC