Yes, individuals need to wear masks in indoor public places, maintain two-metre distancing wherever possible, and follow other local public health guidelines. Public health agencies should be more transparent about where outbreaks are occurring in communities to help inform the general public. Photo by Cole Burston/BloombergRather than lockdowns, it is not too late for data-driven and targeted public health responses to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases. Each of those examples requires a different public health response. By drilling down on the source of infection, public health officials can target outbreaks with appropriate interventions without shutting down entire communities.

Source: National Post September 21, 2020 18:00 UTC