Many Americans will face unsettling options as the summer disaster season invites heat waves to a nation that's largely immobile. Escaping health risks from extreme heat at home can expose people to the coronavirus.
Seven employees have tested positive for the virus, even while the parks have no entrance fees, are short on staff, and are overwhelmed by visitors. Sound familiar?
Some projects still house more than 800 people at camps deemed 'essential services' by the province, raising concerns about double-standards and risks to local communities.
With BC Hydro reporting 12 workers with symptoms, city councillors, First Nations chiefs and local community members are calling for an immediate suspension of work.
