is now at approximately 2,175,000 cases and 118,100 deaths, while Canada is at about 102,000 cases and 8,400 deaths.Īs of June 17, Washington state has had approximately 26,800 cases and 1,226 deaths Oregon has had about 6,200 cases and 183 deaths and California has had 161,100 cases and almost 5,300 deaths. Premier John Horgan have all expressed concern about large surges or record high spikes in cases in several states south of B.C. travellers had allegedly used a loophole to enter Canada by claiming to be heading to Alaska, but instead were vacationing in B.C. The closure of the park also is taking place after several reports arose that U.S. However, they must self-isolate for 14 days. The federal government has made an exemption to the Federal Quarantine Act by allowing immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to enter Canada if they have no COVID-19 symptoms. The closure of the U.S-Canada border to all nonessential travel has been extended to July 21. Henry said no, but added that they should take precautions, such as physical distancing, and be cautious about contact with other people. When asked whether these people needed to quarantine, Dr. COVID-19 briefing on June 15 about the risk of transmission between people meeting in the park from opposite sides of the border. The closure occurs a few days after a journalist asked B.C. Parks, in consultation with RCMP, border officials, and local communities, closed the park because of a “dramatic increase in visitation in recent weeks”. Rudy Giuliani Insists Trump Had ‘Nothing To Do’ With Jan. May these gates never be closed are the words written on the iconic Peace Arch at the Canada US border. government stated that attendance has doubled, compared to the same time period last year vehicles have been overwhelming parking lots and access roads, resulting in illegal parking and the number of pedestrians has increased along roadways.Īlthough measures have been implemented to address increased visitors-such as new signage, increased enforcement patrols, a permanent gate installed at the park entrance, and reduced park hours-the potential for virus transmission remained an issue.Ĭonsequently, B.C. May these gates never be closed are the words written on the iconic Peace Arch at the Canada US border. Parks had closed all provincial parks on April 8), the B.C.
Since the reopening of the park on May 14 (B.C. today (June 18) until further notice to address “public safety and traffic concerns in neighbouring communities due to a significant increase in the number of park visitors”. environment and climate ministry issued a news release stating that Peace Arch Provincial Park will temporarily close from 8 p.m.
A park where people have been reuniting with loved ones from across the Canada-U.S.
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