Millions of Canadians have been holed up at home for weeks now, practising physical distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
As a result, more than half say they feel lonely and isolated. People are trying all kinds of ways of staying socially connected, from video calls with friends to “driveway parties” with neighbours.
Now, some are cooking and baking for friends and family, leaving treats at people’s doors as a way of caring for others during this difficult time — but could this spread the virus?
However, that doesn’t mean you can forgo sanitation and hygiene procedures when cooking. “People should be paying attention to sanitation and cooking procedures they normally would in non-pandemic times,” Farber said.