That seemed to be the case at Friday's provincial COVID-19 news conference, when reporters repeatedly asked if families should gather for Thanksgiving next weekend. Instead of echoing that advice, Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott and other health officials all gave responses that seemed to contradict it. Provincial Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams told people to "use precautions" and "hunker back down, pick your ones carefully." Yelich said Ford and health officials continue to update the public, on top of public health advertising campaigns on TV, radio and online. Some health professionals have been openly critical of Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams.

Source: CBC News October 02, 2020 23:26 UTC