Britain's National Trust is keeping all its unstaffed parks and gardens open so that people can get outdoor exercise and fresh air during 'social distancing,' while Canada has announced closure of all its national parks to 'encourage social distancing.'
The National Trust director-general told press that “While we will close our indoor areas to help fight the spread of coronavirus, we recognise that people are likely to need access to open space.” The Canadian decision, made by the Ministry of Health and MInistry of Canadian Heritage, is for a complete closure: "Parks Canada will no longer be open. Parks Canada will no longer admit visitors."
U.S. National Parks are so far mostly open, with specific closures of spaces that tend to bring large numbers together in small spaces, such as Ellis Island and the Washington Monument.
Photo: National Trust, Visitors walking at Tarn Hows, Cumbria
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