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December 23, 2021 - 6:00 PM
As of today, anyone wanting to go for a dip at their local municipal swimming pool will need to be fully vaccinated.
Following a recent update to the provincial health officer, anyone over the age of 12 must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination with a B.C. Vaccine Card to use a municipal swimming pool.
The new rules came into play today, Dec. 23.
Masks are required to be worn in the change rooms and should be worn to and from pools whenever possible, says a message on the City of Penticton's website.
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"The City of Vernon has an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of its residents, visitors, volunteers, and staff. The City continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in British Columbia, and make adjustments as necessary for restrictions and guidelines put in place by health authorities," the City of Vernon said in a media release.
For more information on Vernon's recreation facilities go here.
According to a City of Kamloops web page, proof of full vaccination is now required for everyone aged 12 and over accessing the pools, including aquatic programs, AquaFit and lessons.
If you want to go for a swim at an indoor pool in Kelowna, a vaccination policy is in effect. The City of Kelowna's COVID response can be found here. And for more information on the Okanagan Y's facilities, go here.
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The new rules come as the provincial government following advice from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry rolled out a wealth of new restrictions in the wake of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Bars and gyms were ordered to close, Dec. 22, while indoor events face a multitude of new restrictions or cancellations.
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