A recent uptick in COVID-19 cases among young people coincides with increasing reports of people contracting the virus at parties, nightclubs and bars, one of Canada's senior doctors has said.
Njoo advised everyone, especially young adults, to find "creative ways" to be social amid the pandemic — and he warned those planning to patronize indoor bars to be aware of the risks.
"This coincides with increasing reports of individuals contracting COVID-19 at parties, nightclubs and bars, as well as increasing rates of transmission among young Canadians in some jurisdictions across the country," Njoo said.There have been multiple COVID-19 cases tied to Montreal bars in recent days. On July 13, Montreal public health authorities confirmed thattested positive for the virus after visiting bars on the island. Those individuals had visited at least nine bars.
Njoo cautioned Canadians to consider their responsibility to protect not only their own health, but the health of others as they move forward with these looser physical distancing rules. He added that it's "concerning" that a greater proportion of COVID-19 cases are now among young adults under the age of 40. Njoo said that when he was young, he felt he was "invincible" — but that isn't necessarily the case when it comes to COVID-19 cases occurring among young people.
"If they take all the right precautions, wear a face mask, hand sanitizer, etc, they may feel comfortable going into a bar. That's their choice, and they need to understand what the risks might be as we give them the scientific evidence about ventilation," he said. While Njoo said he would have a "higher comfort level" with an outdoor patio compared to an indoor bar, provided all proper health precautions are followed, he plans to stick to watching NHL games from the comfort of his own home for the foreseeable future.
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