Physical Distancing

• U.S. CDC scraps quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID-19

  The CDC relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

  Health

  Aug 11
  
• Kingston’s Providence Care hospitals to continue COVID-19 measures

  Despite Ontario's easing of COVID mandates, Providence Care sites in Kingston will still require proof of vaccination, main entrance screening, masking and physical distancing.

  Health

  Mar 18
  
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• Pharmacists fear busy flu season while COVID-19 cases rise

  Some pharmacists are concerned about a busy upcoming flu season. Pharmacist Paul Bowman of Fredericton says he's seeing colds and earaches that he did not see last year.

  Health

  Sep 13, 2021
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• 1 or 2 metres: Should Canada change its COVID-19 distancing guidelines?

  Quebec has eased its physical distancing restriction from two metres to one. Experts say this might be risky but practical.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2021
• COVID-19: City of Regina lifting restrictions on July 11

  All remaining public health restrictions are set to be lifted on July 11 across Saskatchewan, including the provincewide masking mandate.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2021
• Toronto’s Lake Shore Boulevard West route to close for ActiveTO on May 15 and 16

  The eastbound lanes on Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed starting Saturday, May 15 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, May 16 at 9 p.m.

  Canada

  May 13, 2021
• Staying 2 metres apart does little to limit indoor spread of COVID-19: study

  Instead of a uniform physical distancing rule, scientists at MIT suggest new guidelines should be crafted based on the amount of time spent inside, based on multiple variables.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2021
• Tensions flare as Oshawa bylaw officer tries to shut down large gathering

  A viral video is getting attention after it appears to show several people yelling at an Oshawa bylaw officer. The staff member was responding a large gathering at an Oshawa park.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2021
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• COVID capacity boost welcome for Nova Scotia retail, physical distancing remains a challenge

  Retail stores have never been forced to close in Nova Scotia during the COVID-19 pandemic, but capacity limits and consumer confidence have had an impact on smaller businesses.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2021
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• Canada expected to revise COVID school guidelines this summer

  The U.S. has relaxed COVID-19 social distancing rules from six feet to three feet for schools. Some experts say it would be a good idea for Canada too.

  Health

  Mar 23, 2021