Fazel said anti-mask protests show the need for clearer public health messaging — and he said empathy is an important tool when having these conversations about science and health. It’s a uniquely “2020” question, and as fraught with politics as with public health implications. "I think the government, really both provincial and federal, need to invest heavily on tailored and targeted public health messages," he said. And I believe there need to be consequences for breaking public health orders, especially at this scale. Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu said Friday that police have independence to make some determinations as to how to enforce health measures, but that he expects those who violate health measures will be held accountable.

Source: CBC News November 29, 2020 02:47 UTC