Alberta Health says face masks only required if you are sick

Anyone who has gone out in public or to the grocery store may have seen their fair share of people wearing face masks but health authorities and city officials say they aren't necessary. Medical equipment, such as the N95 respirator, according to Alberta Health Services, is meant to prevent others from getting sick when the wearer is ill. Furthermore, the masks should only be worn by those who are ill and when it is absolutely essential to leave your home. "Masks are intended to protect others f