For many, isolation and physical distancing during the coronavirus pandemic has meant weeks of movie nights and home-cooked meals with those you live with.
But for Canadians who live alone, it can be tempting to want human connection in this tough period. For some, this means seeing others in the same boat.
According to 2016 census data from Statistics Canada, there are four million Canadians who live alone, representing about 15 per cent of the population.
There’s no doubt that it’s difficult to remain solitary during the COVID-19 pandemic, but looking for social distancing loopholes could compromise the safety of yourself and others, said Todd Coleman, an assistant professor in health sciences and epidemiologist at Wilfrid Laurier