Hot and sunny weather had people flocking to Vancouver beaches and parks Saturday raising concerns about transmission of COVID-19 as daily case counts reached record highs in British Columbia this week.
Despite evidence that the risk of transmission is significantly lower outdoors than indoors, some onlookers felt the crowds could use more caution.
“A little bit concerning, especially [because] I don’t know if we’re all sticking to our own households,” said Mer Gregory from Kitsilano beach.
“I think it would be very difficult for any
This story was originally published on CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sunny-weather-drives-vancouverites-outdoors-amid-confusion-around-gathering-rules-1.5992296?cmp=rss.