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B.C. health officials say spread respect and tolerance, not COVID-19 at protests
BY , Jun 4, 2020 1:34 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
(File) - British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government
Health officials in British Columbia are asking people to spread the message of respect and tolerance, not COVID-19 when they gather at any anti-racism protests.
Provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say in a joint statement that those who are speaking out against racism after the death of a black man in Minneapolis should keep physical distancing rules in mind.
They say limiting gatherings to 50 people reduces the risk of infection, whether at a grocery store, on a patio or at demonstrations.
Henry and Dix also announced 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, as well as one more death.
The province now has 214 active cases of the disease, with seven people receiving intensive care.
A total of 166 people have died in B.C. after contracting the novel coronavirus.
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