With Ontario in a second wave of COVID-19, the Huron Perth Chief Medical Officer suggested residents may need to alter Thanksgiving and Halloween celebrations.
Dr. Miriam Klassen warned the risk of transmission is higher as the number of COVID-19 cases rise provincially. And the province has reduced the social circle from 10, to just the people in your own household.
Dr. Miriam Klassen said people should think about new ways to celebrate while following COVID-19 safety precautions
"Online celebrations or dinner parties, write letters or send cards, contactless delivery of gifts or treats," said Dr. Klassen, "Which traditions are you able to continue? Make a recipe, sing a traditional song, safely, perhaps all on zoom, or read a book. Start a new tradition, call an old friend, or finding a new way to be active."
Klassen added this has been a difficult time.
"And not being able to connect with our friends and loved ones in the way we used to. But while there's disappointment and frustration, there's also resilience and caring. Please continue to create new, safer ways to be social," she said.
