Dog owners appear to have their own set of COVID rules

Dear Editor:

I am confused. Wasn’t the general advice against spreading the COVID-19 to stay home?

And if you have a dog that needs letting out, to take the dog out and do it quickly?

Parks are closed. Playgrounds are closed. People can go for walk, and then stay at least two metres away from others, and avoid busy areas.

If that is all true, what are all those young people doing in Rowcliffe Park off Richter Street, spending the day on blankets with their friends, and/or with their dog running free on the main field?

Couples and singles with dogs unleashed stand around chatting without wearing masks, admittedly taking advantage of the empty spaces.

(There is also an off-leash dog park adjacent, but it is often dog-free).

Why is there a group of people doing yoga on the field?

It looks like Rowcliffe Park is busier than ever.

Why are these young people not aware that their behaviours are putting the community at large at risk, as one does not have to show symptoms to carry the virus?

Why do they feel entitled to let their dog off leash, when the park signs clearly state: leash only, and, dogs only on the cement paths allowed?

Why is the new occupant riding the elevator with others not aware that, since she is admittedly visiting her mother in a care home frequently, she should at least wear a mask and gloves, or ride the lift alone, and that untested people without symptoms, are not necessarily COVID-19 free?

Why, oh, why are there so many ignorant citizens in Kelowna?