Public health experts says,” Canadians are having too many close, social contacts between family and friends and young people are gathering in groups that are too large to contain the spread”.
Canadian government statistics reveals that about two thirds of new, positive cases of coronavirus are been recognised in people under the age of 40.Part of the intervention authorities have planned includes strengthening enforcement of restrictions on large gatherings. In cities like Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, city officials, bylaw officers and police say they are stepping up enforcement of strict protocols that will limit indoor, private gatherings to six or 10.
In Ontario, the minimum fine for breaking the rules is $7,500.”I know it’s difficult, I want to acknowledge that we do want to see our friends and family but … we’re definitely in a second wave,” said Valerie Plante, the mayor of Montreal during a press conference Monday. “We want to limit the damage.”
In the last month, Canada has seen a doubling of new daily cases, increasing the demand for testing. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control announced a new gargle test last week for people ages 4 to 19, which authorities hope to expand to adults as well. The test is just as accurate but easier to administer, the center said.
