For months, Canadians have been bubbling up with other friends and family to socialize safely during the pandemic. "I honestly think with the return to school right now, most people's bubbles have burst," says epidemiologist Ashleigh Tuite. He also added it can be tough to do safely, particularly if the bubble involves multiple households "who all have different risks." 0:58Fo many people, losing their bubble could mean a long, lonely winter, made worse by mental health struggles or living alone. It's not clear if anyone involved in those gatherings was bubbling together, and Mertz stresses in all situations, the same safety precautions apply.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2020 08:01 UTC