Victoria councillor who travelled to East Africa last month has now apologized to council members

The Victoria councillor who admits to ignoring public health advice and travelling to East Africa last month has now apologized to his fellow council members.

Sharmarke Dubow offered the apology yesterday during a council committee meeting.

In his first in-person comments since returning from Somalia and Kenya, Dubow says he considered his trip was essential because his family in Africa depends on him for financial assistance, but he now realizes his choice was wrong.

He told council that by travelling when so many others were not, he "let down" the community.

Dubow says he recognizes the "incredible sacrifices" others have made to curb the spread of the virus.