Thread by @CPHO_Canada

1/6 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, a Wednesday statement has been issued. You can read in full here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…

2/6 Recent reports of individuals contracting #COVID19 at parties, nightclubs and bars, as well as ↑ rates of transmission among young Canadians in some jurisdictions across the country are concerning.

3/6 Although severe illness due to #COVID19 is not common among younger age groups, it does occur. And, #COVID19 infected people in all age groups – including young adults - can transmit the virus to others, even if they have mild symptoms or do not feel ill.

4/6 That’s why it’s key to avoid closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact. Enjoy safer social gatherings in spaces and places with good ventilation and where you can maintain 2 meters distance from others. #GreatCanadianOutdoors

5/6 Protect yourself and your friends by practising #goodhygiene, #physicaldistancing and wear a mask when it’s not possible to keep 2m from others.

6/6 I encourage everyone, especially young adults to find creative ways to stay socially active in the time of #COVID19. Singing, mingling and dancing in close-contact with others, in closed spaces and crowded places is not the way to party this summer.