's health authorities — Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health — are facing the province's strictest pandemic restrictions since the spring. Cases have surged to alarming levels, particularly in the Fraser Health region. "I think people are now starting to take it more seriously, especially with cases increasing significantly in the Fraser Health region. I think that's why it's so important to spread the message stay home to Diwali and celebrate that way, because again, Diwali is all about spreading light, not darkness." Both Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health have listed Diwali-specific recommendations.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2020 01:06 UTC