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Here’s how Toronto is ‘social distancing’ this weekend
From petting dogs to journal-writing, here’s how some people are minimizing social contact this weekend.Minimizing social contact? It’s a good excuse for video games. (@Scott_Hayton/Twitter)With health officials urging “social distancing” to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many people in Toronto are sticking close to home this weekend. Avoiding crowds and minimizing close social contact…
From petting dogs to journal-writing, here's how some people are minimizing social contact this weekend.
With health officials urging “social distancing” to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many people in Toronto are sticking close to home this weekend.
Avoiding crowds and minimizing close social contact can help protect the community and relieve the healthcare burden, health experts say.
CBC Toronto asked people how they're social distancing this weekend. From pizza dates to fort-building, here's what some of you are doing.
Some people are taking time to reflect…
Some journalling on the couch pic.twitter.com/N2V56acN4s
..and others are getting into playtime.
Built a really cool fort for my 6 year old…hrs of fun!!! pic.twitter.com/gwZvUq1zvL
Video game skiing pic.twitter.com/sNohTK3fpq
Lots of boardgames! Went online and ordered a few more that should arrive tmrw. pic.twitter.com/XeiEjm9KnD
#savingtheworldoneboardgameatatime pic.twitter.com/NYGhaDgtB8
Who needs other humans when you've got dogs?
Sun bathing! pic.twitter.com/cjCUaS3rZI
Walking the dogs, far from everyone pic.twitter.com/OiihBHQ8s8
We all know social distancing works up an appetite…
Making soup!! pic.twitter.com/Mm6oVMAUI4
We made our own yogurt pic.twitter.com/cVpzn3ecCF
Baking! pic.twitter.com/O1s9Ww2Irh
Pizza and beer date! pic.twitter.com/QUeWasOcMc
And it's finally an excuse to finish that project you've been working on.
Completing an embroidery project pic.twitter.com/olwMadHc6h
Knitting a baby blanket for my soon to be niece 🙂 pic.twitter.com/BWTsA453Q1
Planting seeds for our garden! pic.twitter.com/jXUTUGirRM
People are celebrating Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, in a different kind of way.
Preparing to celebrate Norouz at home, on my own. Get-togethers are cancelled, but we will video call and share a 🍷
Also trying to enjoy time at home AND of course disinfect everything! pic.twitter.com/qp3INVv4Ny
And some folks are lending a helping hand (but no touching!)
for my elderly neighbor pic.twitter.com/j3RAZMT38Z
There's lots of time for music, crafts and reading…
Arts and Crafts all the way! pic.twitter.com/AfObc0fL9P
Walking the dog and working on my @torontolibrary TBR pile starting with this. I've read it before but is it time for a reread? pic.twitter.com/JrmsyT4Eig
More music 🎼@smlycdsb pic.twitter.com/hATRdnu6hm
…And maybe a breath of fresh air.
Walking Toronto’s ravines and quiet streets. pic.twitter.com/tkuNuTiu22
The work that we didn't get done in the fall! pic.twitter.com/Pcp3GnKG6G
I went for a run outside! Getting fresh air and sunshine, and being physically active is really important for both our mental and physical health during this time of high anxiety. pic.twitter.com/C4Lqs3aioZ
And if all else fails…you can always clean the house.
SDR – social distancing rod. pic.twitter.com/5nxXPfIRqE
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