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By Jacquie Miller

An Ottawa woman was outraged when she spotted social media posts from a neighbour who was supposed to be self-isolating but was out and about in the community. “I’m about to lose it on her!” she posted on Facebook.

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The woman called the police to report her neighbour. The neighbour and other “ignorant assh**** who can’t follow the rules are killing people,” she posted.

Others chimed in on Facebook, harshly criticizing those who violate rules that public health authorities have put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“If anyone I love dies because of idiots like that…” posted one person. “Shame on them and they get what they deserve,” said another. Call the police, suggested others. Publicly shame them. Put them in jail. Notify the media.

As fear over COVID-19 intensifies, so does the anger at those who endanger others by failing to self-isolate or physically distance.