While the mask mandate is set to be lifted on March 21st, County of Wellington employees will be still be masking up for the remainder of the month.
County spokesperson Andrea Ravnesdale saying staff will continue to wear masks until April 1st to allow for a buffer from March Break travel.
From the township level, masks will become optional past March 21st including in Minto, Mapleton, Wellington North and Centre Wellington.
Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson says if residents don’t feel safe without a mask then they should put one on.