BC Ferries' Long Weekend Is Not Affected By A Worker Testing Positive For COVID-19

Sailing into the long weekend safely.
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We're about to go full steam ahead into the Labour Day weekend, and anyone heading out to explore the province on BC Ferries can rest easy.

Deborah Marshall, the Executive Director for Public Affairs at the company told Narcity that after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, your plans won't be affected.

There is no public exposure risk related to this case.


Deborah Marshall

The long weekend schedule and the days leading up are all normal and they have not reduced sailings due to the recent case.

Face masks are now mandatory for all passengers aboard vessels and at terminals.

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