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We are reluctant to call this the \u2018new normal\u2019 as nothing about current social distancing mandates, feels normal. We are being asked to modify our behaviour in a number of ways in order to adhere to the guidelines set forth by our trusted public health officials.  As part of our Information through Illustration<\/a> series, we’re helping make sense of the do\u2019s and don\u2019t of social distancing below with digestible illustrations. We hope our community can work in the same direction to prevent the spread of COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n

Click here to download our free Social Distancing Do’s and Don’ts Illustration pack<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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DON’T<\/strong><\/td>DO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2022 Go to fitness centers, gyms and public pools.

\u2022 Partake in any team sport like soccer or basketball.<\/td>		\u2022 Follow an online fitness class or follow a video exercise series with your friends (via Zoom or Facebook Live).

\u2022 YouTube and Peloton<\/a> (90 day free trial) offer a wide variety of live and on-demand online classes (yoga, strength, cardio, meditation etc.).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n


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\u2022 Attend any in-person cultural, leisure, or social gatherings.<\/td>\u2022 Host a virtual Zoom<\/a> party, visit virtual art galleries<\/a>, take in an on-line concert, host a Netflix Party<\/a> or dance the night away to a live-streamed DJ event.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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Attend weddings, funerals or religious services.<\/td>Postpone large gatherings and celebrations and turn to online religious services. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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DON’T<\/strong><\/td>DO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2022 Visit nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care facilities unless providing essential services. <\/td>\u2022 Video chat, message, or write to loved ones in assisted living situations, and who are also isolated.  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Take non-essential transit trips. <\/td>\u2022 Walk, bicycle or take your own car to run essential errands.  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Go to a health care facility unless absolutely necessary.

\u2022 Book non-essential surgery.<\/td>		\u2022 Attend a telehealth appointment with your physician or call 8-1-1.

\u2022 Call in your prescriptions to your local pharmacy so pick-up will be quick and easy.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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DON’T<\/strong><\/td>DO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2022 Hang out in groups at closed public playgrounds, basketball courts, sports fields, or provincial parks.   <\/td>\u2022 Go for a walk, run or bike outside while keeping a minimum 6 feet from others, preferably at non-peak times.  
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DON’T<\/strong><\/td>DO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2022 Dine out at restaurants, bars, pubs, and other establishments. Most are closed to patrons anyway! <\/td>\u2022 Dine-in with takeout. Order contactless delivery from restaurants. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Shop for groceries every day <\/td>\u2022 Try to limit grocery trips to 1x a week and be sure to stay 6\u2019 away from other shoppers or consider online options like instacart<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Seek out the services of a hairstylist, aesthetician, or any other personal grooming professional.<\/td>\u2022 Purchase beauty and self-care products from on-line retailers like Sephora<\/a> and Lush<\/a>.   

\u2022 Follow YouTube tutorials on how to cut and colour your own hair and give it a go!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 Go to work outside your home unless you are an essential service<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\u2022 Work at home. Create a space where you can be most productive and rely on messaging and teleconferencing tools to communicate with colleagues.  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n


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\u2022 Engage in in-person interactions at gas stations, banks etc. <\/td>\u2022 Whenever possible, use automatic tellers and pay-at-the-pump options. Sanitize your hands after using keypads. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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DON’T<\/strong><\/td>DO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2022 Go on any non-essential travel trips.<\/td>\u2022 Explore travel destinations using VR technology or the rich world of Google Streetview<\/a>. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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Click here to download our free Social Distancing Do’s and Don’ts Illustration pack<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

See more from our Informaiton through Illustrations series:<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the difference between quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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As always, check reliable, government sources for the most up-to-date information. This is an evolving crisis and advice changes from time to time.<\/p>\n

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