1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in : Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a statement concerning extreme heat while living with #COVID19 this summer. You can read in full here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/05/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-covid-197.html

2/5 Extreme heat is challenging, but in the midst of #COVID19 it is even more complex. Cooling off in an indoor space—esp. where limited air exchange or recycled air & many people—is concerning from a transmission standpoint.

3/5 Outside the home, outdoor spaces are better, but when visiting enclosed places (e.g. stores, public transit) it is important to maintain 2-metre #PhysicalDistancing from others, #WashYourHands often & cover your coughs.

4/5 In high heat & humidity, wearing a non-medical masks or face covering can make breathing difficult. Maintaining 2m. #PhysicalDistancing is best - reserve masks/face covering for short periods of time when this isn’t possible.

5/5 Remember, non-medical masks or cloth face coverings are NOT recommended for young children < age 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask on their own. More info: https://bit.ly/2LLRbs7