Though COVID-19 cases continue to rise in many parts of the country, some of the conversation surrounding the pandemic has shifted to the “new normal” — what the economy and daily life will look like after the sweeping restrictions put in place last month are gradually lifted.
This new phase presents an additional challenge for governments and health officials — ensuring the progress made in curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus isn’t reversed.
Officials have said that some restrictions on social contact could be in place for months in the absence of widespread immunity or an effective vaccine.
Since last month, Canadians have been told to stay home as much as possible and keep two metres apart from others while in public.