Vernon mayor issues COVID-19 update

Vernon’s mayor says residents must remain diligent and follow the advice of health care experts in the battle against COVID-19.

In a statement released prior to the B.C. Day long weekend, Victor Cumming said despite the collective actions of residents to reduce the impact of the virus since March, new cases have been on the rise of late, including in the Okanagan.

“Please continue to heed the advice of our health care professionals. We have experienced a notable growth of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Interior Health Authority (IHA) region and have watched community cases in the Okanagan expand. Let this be a reminder that we are still in the midst of a pandemic and our actions matter, every day.”

Cumming encourages residents to continue taking practical steps to contain the virus such as staying home if sick, washing hands regularly, two-metre physical distancing, keeping groups small and avoiding crowded areas, particularly if indoors.