Masks must be worn properly and cleaned
I have great concern about the recommendation that everyone wear a mask if unable to physically distance. I’m a retired critical care/emergency nurse and have also taught nursing.
In the past few months I have observed an increasing number of people wearing masks. I see many people fiddling with them when their faces are covered. Some people remove them and wear them under their chin.
Some are worn over the mouth leaving their noses exposed.
I wonder if these masks are being cleaned properly after each use.
Do people have a sufficient supply to take them through the day or do they use one mask the whole day?
Do they wash their hands after touching these masks?
I also see people wearing disposable gloves. They touch everything and anything.
Again do they know how to remove them safely and do they wash their hands well after removing them. After all, the warm moist environment inside those gloves is great for all kinds of other bacteria and viruses to grow.
All these measures give many a false sense of security.
I’m not saying that these should not be used but there needs to be much more information and education disseminated for the safe use of these items.
Ruth Fraser
Qualicum Beach
Camping is destroying Garry oak sites
The camping in Beacon Hill Park, whether overnight or permanent, takes place mostly in endangered Garry oak ecosystem areas. The camping is destroying those areas.
Our mayor and council are supposedly environmentalists, yet here they are permitting, in our own backyard, a beautiful portion of a rare and endangered ecosystem, to be ravaged.
If they must permit this camping, at least insist it be done elsewhere.
One suggestion is the field bordering Douglas Street at the southwest end of the park.
Richard Volet
Victoria
High praise for B.C. Ferries
B.C. Ferries deserve an applause of the perfect service they offer us.
On Wednesday, I had to make a quick business trip to Vancouver and the 9 a.m. sailing was right on time, also the arrival in Tsawwassen.
On the way back the 3 p.m. ferry was within minutes of the correct time and arrived at the correct time.
I could stay in my car, and eat the sandwiches and coffee I brought, and listen to my favourite music on the radio.
I also walked around the ship, and saw many people sitting in the restaurant area that was not roped off.
Don’t complain about B.C. Ferries, they do their best, and their best is really good.
I have travelled on the B.C. Ferries maybe 100 times in the past couple of years, and every trip was perfect.
Anton Laninga
Saanichton
Clover at Clover Point since 1952
No clover on Clover Point?
I beg to differ
Contrary to comments about the absence of clover on Clover Point, I can personally attest to the fact that clover is often seen at Clover Point and has been since 1952.
Jack Clover
Victoria
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