There’s continued emphasis on social distancing and adapting our routines to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Canada’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Theresa Tam says that also applies to religious holidays over the coming weeks.
Dr. Tam says “Even our most important religious observances such as Easter and Ramadan will need to be adapted. I ask all religious leaders to be part of Team Canada’s efforts on social distancing to help us plank the curve of this epidemic.”
Federal health officials say flattening the curve will reduce the number of ventilators Canada needs at any one time.
Meantime, Dr. Tam says medical professionals are not rationing or re-using supplies like masks and gloves.
She notes if they seem more careful with their resources, it’s because they are trying to not waste them.
“I think you are seeing some of that practice going on preemptively because you can’t burn through a lot of personal and protective equipment. So it’s the effort to preserve them as much as possible while we are still getting some more.”
On Sunday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will be receiving additional medical supplies from China in the coming days, noting Health Canada will evaluate the equipment.
