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Henry also made a recommendation that people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley not travel unless it is essential. This was not part of the order.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Health confirmed “there is no order restricting travel.”
The ministry said however that travel for social or recreational reasons should be restricted.
“We are asking that people only travel in and out of the communities in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions if it is absolutely necessary. Essential travel includes regular travel for work, or for things like medical appointments. Travel for social or recreational reasons should be restricted,” according to a ministry statement.
There has been one new health-care facility outbreak — at Tsawaayuss-Rainbow Gardens in Port Alberni.
“When we spend time inside with people from outside of our household, our work group or school cohort, the risks increase for everyone. Instead, let’s stay connected virtually and make it a safer winter for all of us,” Henry said.
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