novel coronavirus pandemic.Though Ottawa’s rates of coronavirus infection have entered a “slow decline” in recent weeks, it’s too soon to relax public health directives to encourage in-person gatherings with friends and extended family, Dr.
Vera Etches said in an update to city council on Wednesday morning.“This holiday season in 2020 will be unlike any other in our lives,” she said.Her advice for Christmas mirrors previous directives surrounding Halloween and Thanksgiving this year.
Public health advice in Ottawa still allows for one or two essential supports, especially for those living alone.Etches encouraged residents to “create new traditions” this year.