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A new infographic from Fraser Health shows just how quickly a single road trip can spread the COVID-19 virus.

Using real data, new graphics demonstrate how seemingly harmless road trips and gatherings can have catastrophic consequences.

In the first example, Fraser Health depicts a group of friends who embark on a summer road trip across B.C. On days two and four, the travellers meet up with people at their destination.

While in destination, the group visits a number of places, including an ice cream shop, a brewery, a store, a friend's BBQ, a winery, a restaurant and a coffee shop.

On days five through 18, the group returns to familiar routines back at home and the virus spreads even further.

In total, 18 people test positive for COVID-19 after the road trip or coming into contact with someone who travelled on it. Additionally, 64 people need to self-isolate as a result of the trip and are unable to go to work or school.

Another recent graphic shows how far the virus could travel after just one social gathering. On the first day, a small group or family gathers to socialize.

From day two to 10, the entire group tests positive for COVID-19. On days 11 and 12, many of the group's contacts also test positive for COVID-19.

Several Canadian politicians came under fire for vacationing south of the border over the holidays, and travel data from the State of Hawaii shows that thousands of flights departed from Canada to the tropical state over the past couple of months.

Since Nov. 1, 4,415 people have flown from Canada to Hawaii.

While there currently isn't a law against travel outside of Canada during the pandemic, the federal government says you should avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice.

Further, provincial governments across the country have enacted their own travel advisories. Health officials, including Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix in B.C., continue to encourage locals to stay in their communities and stress that doing so will help to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Photo: Fraser Health