Plus: B.C. to reopen some playgrounds and outdoor recreation
Some outdoor recreation facilities and playgrounds are reopening across the Lower Mainland, with physical distancing and other measures in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Vancouver Park Board says it will begin opening skate parks today, while sports fields, playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts will open in a phased approach wrapping up on Monday. The Tri-Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, as well as Delta and New Westminster, have also said many playgrounds are set to reopen Monday.Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry says playgrounds are important for children, but the reopening has to be done with small numbers of people, physical distancing and adequate cleaning.Alberta’s children’s services minister says preschools in the province can reopen Monday if they follow certain guidelines.
Rebecca Schulz says the government has been working with the chief medical officer on how it will work.Schulz says because most preschools have morning and afternoon groups, it will give staff time in between to properly sanitize facilities.Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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