Canadians, Americans and people across the globe are calling out those who fail to practise social distancing, using the hashtags "" and ¡°#,¡± as fears about the spread of COVID-19 continue.
On Friday, March 20, the City of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Park Board announced more than as the number of cases of the virus continued to increase across Canada and B.C.
In Canada there are 1,302 cases ¡ª 424 in B.C., which has the highest number in the country.
My god I hope it pisses down rain in every day for a month, and that it hails every sunset
¡ª Ian Young (@ianjamesyoung70)
In Vancouver, some residents continued to gather at parks, the beach, the seawall and playgrounds this weekend despite warnings that staying at home or remaining at least six-feet apart are necessary to curb coronavirus cases. The park board has even posted signs reminding people .
Current situation near First Beach along English Bay in Vancouver. This is NOT
¡ª Trevor Hagan (@wpgphotog)
On Saturday Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung tagged the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Park Board on social media, asking it to shut down Andy Livingstone Park after CBC reporter Justin McElroy posted a video of soccer players ignoring health officials¡¯ social distancing advice.
Hi . At Andy Livingstone. Can we shut this field down now please.
¡ª Sarah Kirby-Yung —îÈðÌm (@sarahkirby_yung)
On Sunday, March 22, park board general manager Malcolm Bromley posted a video online showing staff removing logs from beaches to discourage people sitting close to one another.
staff removing logs from beaches to discourage sitting close to others. Please help us keep beaches safe and open.
¡ª malcolm bromley (@vanparkGM)
Basketball hoops at Kits Beach are also being taken down, while measures are being taken to limit access to other outdoor recreation facilities in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»as well.
COVID-19 Need to Know:
¡ª Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Park Board (@ParkBoard)
We have closed basketball and volleyball courts in parks and beaches. Our crews are working hard to access each of the courts in a timely fashion. Please help us spread the word and please do your part by staying off courts.
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Looks like they are taking down the basketball hoops at Kits Beach. Thank you for making the right decision. (Photo shared by a friend Sunday morning.)
¡ª FionaForbes (@FionaForbes)
Even Quarry Rock in Deep Cove and Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge were closed as of Sunday morning because visitors were failing to ¡°keep 2 metres' distance, despite signs and staff enforcing physical distancing at trail entrances,¡± the District of North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»announced.
Quarry Rock and Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge closed until further notice, enforced as of 7 a.m. Sunday, March 22. Visitors are not following provincial health officer orders to keep 2 metres' distance, despite signs and staff enforcing physical distancing at trail entrances.
¡ª District of North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»(@NVanDistrict)
That decision seemed to be having an effect on visitors to the area late Sunday morning.
This is the parking lot at a local school right now. Yesterday, it was full of people parking to hike the that's now CLOSED. I hope it stays empty. We are not on vacation.
¡ª Fiona Hughes (@HughesFiona)
Federal health officials warned March 22 if the problem continues. The Emergency Measures Act is on the table, according to Canada¡¯s Health Minister Patty Hajdu.
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