Health Advisory on Substance Use during the Jazz Season

As citizens and visitors come together for the Jazz season, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition also reminds everyone to pay due attention to their health and safety, and that of others around them. Individuals participating in Jazz events are encouraged to avoid the overconsumption of alcoholic beverages. If you are a motorist, you should not be consuming alcohol, as this poses a risk to you, as well as other road users. Alcohol impairs judgment and can blur vision. Smoking at public events of any form, whether it is the traditional tobacco or cannabis smoking or the more recent use of electronic smoking devices like vapes, poses a risk to human health. It's a health risk to the individual smoker as well as patrons at these events. So, the Ministry of Health encourages any individual who is a smoker to desist from smoking while in public spaces. Event organizers are also encouraged to pay due attention to this to ensure the health of everyone at the event is protected and that the environment is enjoyable to all. This action will allow individuals and anyone attending events to enjoy the environment in a way that's comfortable and in a manner that would allow them to have an enjoyable time. The Ministry of Health wishes all a very enjoyable Jazz season and asks all to adhere to the health and safety guidelines.