Ontario Educators Getting N95 Masks

Thursday, 8 April 2021 05:15

By Tami Jeanneret

Province says Made-in-Ontario masks are ready to be distributed

Not only will Niagara teachers be getting vaccines over the Spring Break, the province also announcing more protective masks will be given to educators to protect them against the coronavirus.

The Ford government announcing that 700,000 Made-in-Ontario N95 masks have started rolling off the production line at 3M’s Brockville plant.

The masks will be given to health care, education and other public sector workers.

The province noting it will also ensure Ontario and Canada has a reliable supply in the event of any future outbreaks.

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Ontario Educators Getting N95 Masks

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