In response, NWHU is recommending effective immediately, residents significantly limit the number of people they choose to gather indoors with.
“The less people you interact closely with, the lower your risk is of getting and spreading COVID-19,” says Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon.
Dr. Young Hoon adds to consider an outdoor visit to lower the risk when gathering over the holidays, specifically if gathering with unvaccinated people.
“It is important for people’s well-being to get together and see others, however, doing so indoors comes with more risk. An outdoor activity is safer, and I urge people to consider moving gatherings outdoors to protect your friends and family.”
Residents are also asked to maintain and enhance prevention measures.
“The prevention practices we’re familiar with continue to work – stay two metres away from people you do not live with, practice good hand hygiene, wear a mask when distance cannot be maintained, and stay home when you’re unwell,” notes Dr. Young Hoon.
Health officials say these recommendations should be considered in all settings, including public spaces and workplaces.
