Alberta's Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, provided an update on Tuesday on the public safety measures being taken to ensure a safe return to school for students in September.

As part of the safe return, students in Grades 4-12 will have to wear a face mask.

“I am now recommending that non-medical masks be worn by staff, teachers, and students Grade 4 and above this fall,” Hinshaw said.

“To be clear, masks are not required in the classroom when students are seated,” Hinshaw said.

“However, they are required in hallways and any shared places where students, staff, or teachers may not be able to maintain the recommended physical distancing requirements.”

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