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Health officials urge St. Patrick’s Day revellers to keep up COVID-19 guidelines

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Public health officials are urging St. Patrick’s Day revellers to follow physical distancing and other anti-pandemic guidelines today.

The main concern is that gatherings and celebrations could turn into COVID-19 super-spreader events.

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Some provinces and cities have put new restrictions in place; others will rely on existing measures.

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The Irish embassy in Ottawa is holding a virtual event instead of a traditional reception.

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British Columbia has ordered bars and restaurants to stop serving alcohol at 8 p.m., while pubs in Atlantic Canada will be closed or have limited seating,

Niagara Falls will be lit green for 15 minutes on the hour tonight.

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