Masks and temperature checks at each business won91裸聊视频檛 be mandatory in the City of Kelowna yet, according to Mayor Colin Basran.
During a press conference on Thursday (July 23) afternoon, Basran said the city is taking cues from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and will be following what she recommends.
91裸聊视频淭here hasn91裸聊视频檛 been any discussion, at least amongst council, for (mandatory masks). Municipalities across the province have been taking direction from Dr. Henry and we for the most part, compared to other provinces, have fared well as a result of following her advice,91裸聊视频� he said.
91裸聊视频淎nd as of now, her recommendation is if you can91裸聊视频檛 adhere to the physical distancing requirements, she recommends that you wear a mask but the city is not making it mandatory.91裸聊视频�
As for temperature checks at businesses, Basran said it91裸聊视频檚 a similar decision to making masks mandatory: the answer is not right now.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 not a requirement of the provincial medical health officer. So until such time that it is, it91裸聊视频檚 not something we will be considering. We91裸聊视频檒l be taking our directions from Dr. Bonnie Henry, who91裸聊视频檚 done a great job of leading us thus far.91裸聊视频�
Basran addressed rental vacation homes, saying it91裸聊视频檚 too early to tell what her orders will look like exactly, but it91裸聊视频檚 an announcement the city welcomes as it will help limit the number of visitors as well as the possibility of COVID-19 transmission.
91裸聊视频淐ertainly, we know that there have been some properties that have been utilized for parties or gatherings larger than the recommendation by Dr. Henry, which is six people. So, I91裸聊视频檓 really glad that this is something that she91裸聊视频檚 considering not only for vacation rental properties but for houseboats (as well),91裸聊视频� he said.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 too early still to give my reaction, because I haven91裸聊视频檛 yet seen the order but I would say from a very high level, it91裸聊视频檚 something we welcome and again, I appreciate her guidance.91裸聊视频�
During her media address on July 23, Henry advised those who rent houses, houseboats and other vacation rentals to limit their guests, but there were no specific orders. Details of the rental restrictions are still being worked on and will be in place by July 24.
Starting next week, Basran said a city team will visit beaches, boat launches, parks, recreation facilities and other areas where people tend to gather to remind residents to take proper precautions.
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