'It's scary': Parents of children too young to be vaccinated worry about lifting of mask mandates in schools and daycares
Joanna Dales started to worry about her young children as soon she heard of Ontario's plan to lift mask mandates in most settings, including schools and daycares, later this month.
Many parents of children under five, who are too young to be vaccinated, say the province's latest move has them feeling let down. Sophie Desrosiers, whose three-year-old son has an upper respiratory condition, said the lifting of mask mandates leaves her child even more vulnerable to COVID-19. "We haven't gone to a restaurant. We haven't gone to a movie. We haven't done anything since March 2020 … why can't I at least feel safe going to the grocery store?" she said. "Can they not just wear a mask to go buy a bag of milk just until everybody has the opportunity to be vaccinated?”
Those who are feeling anxious about the recent announcement should reach out to a trusted health-care professional, he said, noting that it could help parents parents navigate their questions and fears.
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