The novel coronavirus outbreak has not been easy on anyone, and more than half of Canadians report feeling isolated, lonely and anxious.
However, the impact of physical distancing and other public health measures may be even more harmful for those who have been completely alone for months now.
As provinces begin to slowly reopen storefronts and other public spaces, some Canadians are wondering if they have the green light to start dating again. “It’s an incredibly challenging time for all of us, and when we don’t have ready-made people within our bubble, it can be even more lonely,” B.C.
health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a press conference last week. “I would say now’s the time that we need to be careful.” Colin Furness, a professor