Doctor urges mask wearing during sex

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

"The lowest risk sexual activity during COVID-19 involves yourself alone," Theresa Tam said. But 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."

She noted that there is a "very low likelihood" of transmission of coronavirus through semen or vaginal fluids. But she still urged condom use.

AFP