The province unveils guidance for celebrating the holidays.
“I know there are many people looking forward to their traditional family celebrations at this time of year, but to keep your loved ones safe, traditions will have to be adjusted,” says Premier Doug Ford. “We’re asking everyone to please stick to your own household when celebrating. Avoid big holiday parties or large family dinners to help us stop the spread of this deadly virus. By following this public health advice, we can all have a safe and fun holiday season.”
“With the recent news about several vaccines there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I realize that it won’t be easy, but we must continue to follow public health advice and look for new and creative ways to celebrate this year,” says Health Minister Christine Elliott.
Further Recommendations
- Stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are mild
- Avoid social gatherings and limit close contacts to your household or the people you live with
- Maintain two metres of physical distancing from everyone else
- Adhere to the restrictions in your region on public and private gatherings
- Wear a face covering indoors and wear one outdoors if physical distancing cannot be maintained or if wearing one is required
- Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly
- Cover your cough
- Get tested if you have symptoms compatible with COVID-19, or if you’ve been advised of exposure by your local public health unit or through the COVID Alert mobile app
- Individuals and families from higher transmission regions should avoid travel to lower transmission regions (e.g., from Red level to Orange level), except for essential reasons
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (Yellow-Protect)
- The limit for indoor social gatherings is 10 people
- The limit for outdoor social gatherings is 25 people
