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Neighbours not isolating

Neighbours not isolating

by the dude abides -
Number of replies: 2

We, as most people, are trying to stay home as much as possible and have not had any visitors since all this began, nor have we gone to visit anyone. We couldn't even have a funeral for a recent close family member. 

Our close neighbour (same building) has a constant flow of people in and out every day. Non essential visitors. Multiple people in a very small apartment. An apartment that the heating system is shared with our apartment (meaning we get to share the same air as a bunch of strangers). 

Has anyone else had neighbours abusing/violating social distancing? What have you done about it, what CAN you do about it? 

In reply to the dude abides

Re: Neighbours not isolating

by COVID19 Moderator -
Thank you the dude abides for sharing your thoughts with us today. First, I am very sorry to hear about your family member, my sincere condolences.
It can be concerning to see neighbours violating social distancing measures when you are trying your best to stay home and avoid visitors. The Toronto Star recently shared an article, “What should I do when I see someone ignoring social-distancing despite COVID-19”. While we do not always know someone else’s situation, the article suggests allowing individuals to explain the reasoning behind their actions, and avoid using accusatory language. You may also choose to call an authority figure (such as a bylaw officer) to avoid direct contact with the individual. For more tips and advice from experts you can read the article here: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/04/05/what-should-i-do-when-i-see-someone-ignoring-social-distancing-despite-covid-19.html

Has anyone experienced a similar situation? How have you responded?
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Re: Neighbours not isolating

by the dude abides -
Thank you for your condolences, it is appreciated. Also thank you for the link, I'll have a look. We have a similar bylaw contact line and email address here in London.