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Greg Skinner doesn’t disagree with those who suggest there are two pandemics happening right now.
“One caused by the virus, (and then) the resulting mental-health pandemic,” Stratford’s police chief said. “Not just ours, but every community has seen an increase in mental health-related calls for service.”
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The Stratford Police Service alone experienced a nearly 46 per cent surge in mental-health calls last year compared to 2019, and that’s taking into account the pandemic didn’t change our lives until mid-March of 2020.
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As the second wave progresses, Huron Perth public health (HPPH) advises residents to plan for safer holiday celebrations.
“This year has not been easy, and we have all – including myself and public health staff – had to find new ways to connect with our families and friends,” says Dr. Miriam Klassen, medical officer of health. “Right now we must be vigilant about connecting safely over the holidays so we can protect our family, friends and community and flatten the curve of this second wave.”
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