If the public is experiencing COVID-19 pandemic fatigue, those who work at grocery stores are feeling it twice as hard, their union says.

New polling from Ipsos shows that Canadians continued their support of tougher restrictions to fight the spread of COVID-19, though some are beginning to feel the fatigue.

"Regular routine, work and social support – all of that is gone.”

A Calgary organization is reminding its members to be kind as the pandemic drags on. An email sent to thousands of its members points to an increase in resistance to the rules.

The challenge now -- both for people and policymakers -- is tackling it.

Similar warnings have been broadcast by world leaders and prominent health authorities — among them, Canada's top doctor.