But experts say the likelihood of a second wave isn't set in stone, and Canada could instead see several smaller waves in the coming months or avoid a second wave altogether — especially if we keep our guard up.

Can I get COVID-19 from sex?

The short answer is yes. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is more contagious than any STD because it is spread by droplets in the air. You can catch it just by being less than 6 feet away from an infected person. You can get it from touching a surface that was recently touched by a person who has COVID-19.

Is a new COVID-19 surge expected?

Another surge of COVID-19 is likely to hit the United States this winter, according to experts at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation of the University of Washington, which accurately forecasted the COVID-19 waves last winter and summer.