30 C.The warmer weather is welcome for many, but can be dangerous for some parts of the population, including seniors.Currently, city-owned pools, leisure centres and libraries are still closed in Winnipeg due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Most private senior centres in the city also haven’t opened fully, leaving fewer options for where seniors can go to escape the heat.“We are still only partially open and by appointment only,” said St James Assiniboia 55+ Centre executive director Meaghan Wilfred.In addition to worrying about where seniors can go to cool down, concerns of going out are heightened as fears of contracting COVID-19 remain.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Lots of them like to go to Tim.