Safe sex during a pandemic: wear masks, says Canada's chief public health officer


By AGENCY
  • Living
  • Friday, 04 Sep 2020

Those having sex with a partner who is at risk or from outside their household should be skipping kissing and avoiding face-to-face contact or closeness and consider using a mask that covers the nose and mouth, according to Canada's top doctor. — AFP

Canada's chief public health officer on Wednesday urged couples to wear masks during sex to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

"Sex can be complicated in the time of Covid-19, especially for those without an intimate partner in their household or whose sexual partner is at higher risk for Covid-19," Theresa Tam said in a statement.

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