As a response to the continued increase in the number of people in Toronto testing positive for coronavirus, the Medical Officer of Health is calling for stricter measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 for a period of four weeks.
In the statement, there are currently 169 COVID-19 outbreaks in congregate settings like schools, workplaces, and long-term care homes. At the long-term care facilities, there have been gradual increases in September. Community outbreaks have also been a source of increased transmission of the virus.
The socializing in bars and restaurants are contributing to significant exposures and outbreaks.
The following recommendations were given since the chief medical officer of health has “limited authority” to broadly enact the proposed restrictions:
- Prohibiting indoor dining
- Calling for people to only leave their homes for essential trips (work, school, exercise, health appointment, and grocery trips)
- Having up to two people outside of a household be allowed to visit someone for social support if they live alone
- Canceling all indoor group gym classes and indoor sport team activities
- Strengthening rules for large venues and the requirements for proof of public health
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449