Increasing case numbers and the arrival of the Omicron variant have prompted area Medical Officers of Health to issue recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the holidays.
Huron Perth Public Health’s Dr. Miriam Klassen, along with MOH's from the Middlesex-London Health Unit and Southwestern Public Health, issued the joint letter. And it recommends everyone limit indoor social gatherings in private dwellings to no more than 10 people.
It also says all attendees 12 years of age and older should be vaccinated, while all unvaccinated individuals 12 years of age and older should avoid any non-essential indoor contact anyone outside of their household.
The letter also recommends people should work remotely where possible.
The recommendations come into effect immediately and will be reassessed in four weeks.
