Vera Etches told Ottawa city council Wednesday she's recommending against children going from house to house for candy on Oct. 31, in keeping with existing public health advice meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday trick-or-treating could be adapted to make it safer, but added that she was speaking generally, and not necessarily about hot spots like Ottawa — a point echoed by Etches. 0:52Last week, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) also recommended against Halloween parties, suggesting people plan scary movie nights or scavenger hunts at home instead. Per capita, the city currently has the highest rate of transmission in the province. There are two new outbreaks at Ottawa schools: École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph d'Orléans and St. Joseph High School.

Source: CBC News October 14, 2020 16:30 UTC