Coronavirus outbreak: Tam suggests indoor mask-use if physical distancing isn’t possible during hot weather

On Thursday, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam reiterated caution for Canadians experiencing hot weather, saying that “maintaining physical distancing is the key” when outdoors, and that masks could be reserved for indoor use when physical distancing cannot be maintained, as “extreme heat can worsen pre-existing conditions and breathing difficulties.”

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