By Staff The Canadian Press
Posted April 2, 2020 4:34 pm
Updated April 2, 2020 4:35 pm
Newfoundland and Labrador’s health minister is urging people to think twice before meeting up with an online match as they swipe through dating apps during the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Haggie added a plea for safe usage of digital dating tools Thursday as he stressed the importance of physical distancing to slow the spread of the disease.
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He said dating apps are seeing increased use as people spend more time at home and seek out company, but they come with risks.
His comments attracted praise on social media, where he’s become popular among Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for his dry delivery of public health warnings at daily news conferences.
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This week, one artistic fan shared a photo of a cross-stitched version of Haggie’s plea for parents to stop their children from licking shopping carts at the grocery store.
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Haggie said technology can keep people connected during a difficult time,
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