With the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching, London city and fire officials are reminding those looking to take in some fireworks to exercise all safety precautions.
And that includes measures implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local officials are stressing the need for Londoners to keep following social distancing guidelines, as well as the province’s emergency orders that bar gatherings of more than five people, to flatten the curve of the virus’ spread. “Like many celebrations this year, gatherings for fireworks will need to look different,” said Mayor Ed Holder in a statement Tuesday. “I applaud all of the efforts Londoners have made to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.” Pandemic or not, however, firework