Canadians Should Now Do ‘Individual Risk Assessment’ for COVID-19, Federal Health Officials Say

Canadians Should Now Do ‘Individual Risk Assessment’ for COVID-19, Federal Health Officials Say
Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa on Jan. 12, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Federal public health authorities said Friday that it’s time for Canadians to evaluate their own risks relating to COVID-19 and to make it a personal habit, as the country sees the return of more social and economic activities.

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, and Dr. Howard Njoo, the deputy chief public health officer, made the remarks on March 4 during a press conference in Ottawa, where they provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.