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Osoyoos Times Staff
Need to go to the hospital? Don’t worry about paying for parking.
Interior Health has temporarily suspended pay parking for the public, staff and physicians at sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective April 1 until further notice, pay parking will not be enforced at hospitals and other facilities where you normally have to pay.
“This step is intended to help support the public, as well as our dedicated staff and physicians during this challenging time, and also reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission from the continued use of pay parking machines,” Interior Health says.
Interior Health pay parking machines require individuals to touch screens and buttons that may have been touched by someone previously. Discontinuing the use of pay parking machines reduces the risk of potential spread of infection and also supports physical distancing measures that have been mandated by the provincial health officer.
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To ensure equitability for all staff and medical staff, whether they are working from home or at health authority sites, Interior Health is also temporarily suspending payroll deductions for parking fees.
Interior Health reminds everyone about the importance of limiting close contact with others by staying a minimum of six feet apart. They also encourage frequent hand washing, using virtual options to connect with others, limiting shopping to only essential outings, avoiding large gatherings, and staying home if you are sick.
