social distancing

'Large gathering' results in $2,800 fine for Saskatchewan resident

A Moose Jaw resident was fined $2,800 by police, after hosting a what has been termed a "large gathering" of more than 15 people.

The Post Millennial

Lockdowns result in deaths of isolation among elderly

"Sometimes the doors to their rooms are open, and you just see someone sitting in a chair with tears running down their face."

Noah David Alter

UPDATE: Victim identified in deadly LCBO shooting as 21-year-old man—suspect charged with murder

20-year-old Michael Roberts has been charged with first degree murder. The victim and the suspect did not know one another.

Elie M. Cantin-Nantel

Brooklyn Kosher cafe targeted and fined for COVID violation despite adhering to rules

The owner of Mixed Greens Cafe, a Kosher Israel restaurant in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn, received a citation for having his doors open.

Leonardo Briceno

Dr. Fauci says Americans should skip this Thanksgiving

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the expert on infectious diseases, said in an interview that we need to “double down” on measures like social distancing.

James Anthony

Toronto COVID-19 enforcement team cracks down during Thanksgiving weekend

Toronto's COVID-19 enforcement team conducted compliance checks on establishments in Toronto throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.

Jonathan Bradley

Trump's refusal to virtually debate reminds us that virtual life is not real life

Trump is right on this: A virtual debate, just like everything we have done virtually, is a waste of time.

Nicole Russell

4 months ago

Average COVID patient now interacting with thirty people before being diagnosed, says Ontario doctor

Dr. Lawrence Loh, the head of public health in Peel Region, mentioned his concern over a huge jump in the amount of contacts on average each person testing positive for the coronavirus has had.

James Anthony

4 months ago

14 people face $880 fines for attending Ontario house party

Last Tuesday night, police arrived at a house party inScarborough, shutting it down and handing out 14 fines for $880 each to people hosting and in attendance.

James Anthony

WORLDWIDE BAN: Airbnb says no more house parties

Airbnb is placing a ban on house parties in order to adhere to social gathering limits put in place throughout the world to restrict the spread of COVID-19.

Teenage Chili's hostess allegedly attacked by 11 women after enforcing coronavirus guidelines

A Chili’s hostess was allegedly attacked in Louisiana after telling customers they couldn’t sit together as a group due to social distancing policies.

Chicago mayor raises fence in park after shaming sunbathers on Twitter

The photo, which shows dozens of peaceful sunbathers, lead to Lightfoot's decision to fence off where the bathers had gathered.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

Dr. Tam says pandemic measures may last for 2-3 years, even with vaccine

Canada’s chief public health officer says people should not expect the coronavirus vaccine to act as a “silver bullet” that will end the pandemic.

6 months ago

School district and employee part ways after woman allegedly coughed on baby

A woman is no longer working at a California school district after allegedly coughing on a baby while in a social distancing dispute.