Tam suggests protesters use signs or noisemakers rather than increase risk of spreading COVID-19 by shouting in packed crowds
"I think it's people's right to express their support, and in some cases concern, about things that are unfolding both here in our country and across the world," Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Monday at a press conference.
During the press conference, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam echoed the advice to maintain as much distance as possible, wear masks, and use hand sanitizer. She also warned that shouting could lead to more droplets being spread, and cautioned protesters to consider other methods. "Anything that's more in an enclosed environment with lots of people are the things that local public health will be most concerned about in terms of COVID-19 spread," she said.
"I will caution and remind, though, that the risk is certainly lower being outdoors than being indoors in confined spaces."
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