Masks and temperature checks at each business won乌鸦传媒檛 be mandatory in the City of Kelowna yet, according to Mayor Colin Basran.

During a press conference on Thursday (July 23) afternoon, Basran said the city is taking cues from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and will be following what she recommends.

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As for temperature checks at businesses, Basran said it乌鸦传媒檚 a similar decision to making masks mandatory: the answer is not right now.

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Basran addressed rental vacation homes, saying it乌鸦传媒檚 too early to tell what her orders will look like exactly, but it乌鸦传媒檚 an announcement the city welcomes as it will help limit the number of visitors as well as the possibility of COVID-19 transmission.

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During her media address on July 23, Henry advised those who rent houses, houseboats and other vacation rentals to limit their guests, but there were no specific orders. Details of the rental restrictions are still being worked on and will be in place by July 24.

Starting next week, Basran said a city team will visit beaches, boat launches, parks, recreation facilities and other areas where people tend to gather to remind residents to take proper precautions.

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