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Mayor Doug McCallum has directed the closure of all City of Surrey Recreation Centres, Ice Arenas, Pools and Libraries to minimize the risk of transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Full refunds will be provided to anyone who has registered for activities affected by the closure and library due dates will be suspended during this period.
By DESIBUZZCanada Staff
SURREY – The City of Surrey announced Sunday that all Recreation Centres, Ice Arenas, Pools and Libraries will be closed effective Monday, March 16 until further notice.
Mayor Doug McCallum has directed the closure of all City of Surrey Recreation Centres, Ice Arenas, Pools and Libraries to minimize the risk of transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Full refunds will be provided to anyone who has registered for activities affected by the closure and library due dates will be suspended during this period.
“Given the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, I am taking a proactive approach to ensure the health and safety of our residents” said McCallum. “The decision to close our public recreation facilities is being done in the best interests of public health. While it is imperative that we all do our part to mitigate the risk of exposure and transmission of COVID-19, we should also be mindful to carry on with life.
“As Dr. Bonnie Henry stated on Friday, ‘you can still do your shopping, go to restaurants, attend family events and continue to enjoy many other activities.’ It’s important that we take care of ourselves and to add to Dr. Henry’s advice, I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this spell of good weather to get outside, get some fresh air and stay active. Making the time to go for a walk, run or a bike ride in our parks and beaches two to three times a day is something I highly recommend. It is equally vital that you ensure you are eating healthy and getting the proper amount of rest and sleep,” McCallum concluded.
The City of Surrey’s spring break camps and licensed childcare programs will continue to operate. These programs are a valuable service to families who are working during this unprecedented time of COVID-19.
The decision to remain open is done following the guidelines of: “2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) B.C. - Public Health Guidance for Schools and Childcare Programs” (Feb. 23, 2020), which advised schools and licensed childcare programs do not need to close at this time.
BC Centre for Disease Control (http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19)
Enhanced preventative measures in spring break camps and licensed childcare programs have been put in place in order to reduce the risk of transmission of respiratory illnesses including COVID-19. The City of Surrey will continue to work with Fraser Health to closely monitor for any changes in guidelines for day camps and licensed childcare programs.
The City of Surrey provides regular updates on the City’s social media channels and Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage.
After consultation with the City of Surrey, and in order to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Library Board of Trustees has decided to close all Surrey Libraries branches indefinitely as of 5 pm, Sunday March 15.
Surrey Libraries has been closely monitoring the developments related to COVID-19. This is a constantly evolving situation and we continue to work closely with the City of Surrey and health officials to ensure Surrey Libraries’ practices reflect new information as it is available.
The health of our staff and patrons is of upmost priority as we work to limit the spread of COVID-19. We recommend the community keeps informed on the virus by consulting reliable sources such as the BC Centre for Disease Control website or HealthLinkBC. Links to reliable sources are also available on Surrey Libraries’ website.
During this temporary closure, the following library services remain available:
Patrons can access Surrey Libraries’ many online resources from home including eBooks and eAudio, streaming video, online learning, digital newspapers and magazines, and more.
Anyone who has materials currently on loan can return them through exterior book drops available at all branches except Guildford.
Surrey Libraries’ staff are available to answer questions online at https://www.surreylibraries.ca/contact-us
The Library will extend return due dates to March 31 for all physical items except Interlibrary Loans. Note: Overdue items have not been extended. Please contact a branch if you require assistance with renewal.
Library fines and fees will be waived during this closure.
Updates and any additional information will be posted on Surrey Libraries’ website as well as through Facebook and Twitter.
“We appreciate the community’s understanding and patience during this difficult time as we work together to ensure the well-being of everyone in our community and help slow the spread of COVID-19,” they said in a press release.
