In the middle of the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Renfrew County s top doctor is noticing fewer people wearing masks in his region compared to nearby Ottawa.
The top health officials in Ottawa and eastern Ontario are urging residents to limit close contacts and wear a mask indoors, with COVID-19 levels on the rise across the region.
The Ontario government is lifting mandatory mask requirements in most public settings across Ontario on Monday, including public schools, restaurants and bars.