Singing Christmas carols is dangerous this year, says Canada’s top doctor..Blacklock’s Reporter says Dr. Theresa Tam, the chief public health officer, has warned even singing indoors with vaccinated family members is unsafe..And they say Canadians should have a chilly winter by keeping windows open..“The risk for surges in disease activity is likely to increase with more time spent indoors,” Tam told reporters..Canadians should “do a personal risk assessment” this holiday, she added..“In the wintertime, going inside with a lot of people shouting and singing is not the best idea if COVID is circulating and accelerating outside your front door,” said Tam..Fully-vaccinated people should also open windows indoors “particularly if ventilation is not optimal,” she said..The Public Health Agency says about five million eligible Canadians remain unvaccinated..“We’ll need layers of protection against respiratory infections that can spread more easily indoors,” said Tam..Tam compared the coronavirus to second-hand smoke..“We’ve learned how the virus can linger in fine aerosols and remain suspended in the air we breathe much as expelled smoke lingers in poorly ventilated spaces,” said Tam..“This is why opening a window helps reduce the risk, and why wearing a well-fitted and well-constructed mask is so important when you’re spending time in indoor public spaces, particularly if ventilation is not optimal. The risk for surges in disease activity is likely to increase with more time spent indoors.”.Dr. Howard Njoo, deputy chief public health officer, warned 100% vaccination was no guarantee against becoming infected with COVID-19..“Many people think that with vaccination it is like 100 percent protection,” said Njoo..“This is not the case. It is always a question of what can be done to decrease the risks for indoor gatherings..“Can we open the windows? Can we give permission for everyone to be comfortable continuing with wearing the mask indoors, even for family members?.“It is a good idea to consider wearing a mask for everyone, vaccinated or not vaccinated, and taking other measures to increase ventilation. Open windows to have more drafts.”
Singing Christmas carols is dangerous this year, says Canada’s top doctor..Blacklock’s Reporter says Dr. Theresa Tam, the chief public health officer, has warned even singing indoors with vaccinated family members is unsafe..And they say Canadians should have a chilly winter by keeping windows open..“The risk for surges in disease activity is likely to increase with more time spent indoors,” Tam told reporters..Canadians should “do a personal risk assessment” this holiday, she added..“In the wintertime, going inside with a lot of people shouting and singing is not the best idea if COVID is circulating and accelerating outside your front door,” said Tam..Fully-vaccinated people should also open windows indoors “particularly if ventilation is not optimal,” she said..The Public Health Agency says about five million eligible Canadians remain unvaccinated..“We’ll need layers of protection against respiratory infections that can spread more easily indoors,” said Tam..Tam compared the coronavirus to second-hand smoke..“We’ve learned how the virus can linger in fine aerosols and remain suspended in the air we breathe much as expelled smoke lingers in poorly ventilated spaces,” said Tam..“This is why opening a window helps reduce the risk, and why wearing a well-fitted and well-constructed mask is so important when you’re spending time in indoor public spaces, particularly if ventilation is not optimal. The risk for surges in disease activity is likely to increase with more time spent indoors.”.Dr. Howard Njoo, deputy chief public health officer, warned 100% vaccination was no guarantee against becoming infected with COVID-19..“Many people think that with vaccination it is like 100 percent protection,” said Njoo..“This is not the case. It is always a question of what can be done to decrease the risks for indoor gatherings..“Can we open the windows? Can we give permission for everyone to be comfortable continuing with wearing the mask indoors, even for family members?.“It is a good idea to consider wearing a mask for everyone, vaccinated or not vaccinated, and taking other measures to increase ventilation. Open windows to have more drafts.”
