Island status quo as Lower Mainland locked down
There’s a reason the word “uncertainty” rivals “unprecedented” as the most used term of the pandemic. There was no playbook for dealing with COVID-19 when we first learned, back in the spring, how dangerous the virus was. But we have a precedent now. We know what to do to flatten the curve and re-open society safely, and it’s the playbook we continue to follow on Vancouver Island.
On Saturday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new geographic restrictions targeting larger population centres on the Lower Mainland. The area-specific rules are needed to try to tamp down a concerning flareup of new cases.
“We aren’t facing new restrictions in Greater Victoria because we have done the right things and our low case counts reflect that. We need to carry on, while also continuing to support local businesses that are going above and beyond just to stay open,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams says. “Please make sure of the information you’re consuming and sharing. Our situation is not the same as Vancouver or Toronto or other large media centres. Support local news and make good choices for you and your family and our community. The Island can be a beacon of hope for so many places wondering what they can do to slow this pandemic. We will get through this together.”
With the rise in case counts in BC and many other jurisdictions, Dr. Bonnie Henry is also suggesting it’s prudent for businesses to review their existing plans for keeping customers and staff safe from COVID-19.
On Saturday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new geographic restrictions targeting larger population centres on the Lower Mainland. The area-specific rules are needed to try to tamp down a concerning flareup of new cases.
“We aren’t facing new restrictions in Greater Victoria because we have done the right things and our low case counts reflect that. We need to carry on, while also continuing to support local businesses that are going above and beyond just to stay open,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams says. “Please make sure of the information you’re consuming and sharing. Our situation is not the same as Vancouver or Toronto or other large media centres. Support local news and make good choices for you and your family and our community. The Island can be a beacon of hope for so many places wondering what they can do to slow this pandemic. We will get through this together.”
With the rise in case counts in BC and many other jurisdictions, Dr. Bonnie Henry is also suggesting it’s prudent for businesses to review their existing plans for keeping customers and staff safe from COVID-19.
