Politicians and public health officials are telling us to huddle around the bird just with the people under our own roof — although it took days for some to agree on the definition of "household." Ontario officials were questioned today about whether one should celebrate Thanksgiving with their parents, who live outside of their household.

Here was the answer. We are grown-ups, and it's up to us whether we follow the advice. Situation criticalWhen deciding whether to go out from under your own roof for Thanksgiving dinner, the number one thing to keep in mind is that the COVID-19 situation in Ottawa is critical, as Ottawa Public Health (OPH) officials reiterated Thursday. Schools have put in place COVID-19 related regimens, but it's unlikely young children are keeping two metres apart at recess.

Source: CBC News October 09, 2020 07:52 UTC