British Columbia is declaring a COVID-19 outbreak in the Central Okanagan after a rapid rise in cases in the region and is reimposing a local mask mandate, as well as other public health measures. 's daily and active COVID-19 cases are concentrated in the area, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Wednesday during a teleconference. Masks have been re-mandated in the Central Okanagan for indoor spaces and are being encouraged outdoors when distancing cannot be adhered. (Ben Nelms/CBC)In the last week, a number of businesses in the central Okanagan have been forced to close because of illness. Pollock says enforcement will be stepped up as officials follow up with establishments where three or more cases of COVID-19 have occurred.

Source: CBC News July 28, 2021 20:07 UTC