Credit: B.C. Govt
British Columbia has announced that the province will move to step 3 of its four-step restart plan on July 1, 2021 as nearly 80% of adults are vaccinated with at least 1 dose.
This means, restrictions-free indoor and outdoor gatherings, return to normal for fairs, festivals and trade shows, Canada-wide recreational travel and reopening of nightclubs with reduced capacity.
What is allowed in Step 3:
Mask Guidance in Step 3
- Mask wearing is recommended in indoor public spaces for all people 12 and older who are not yet fully vaccinated – 14-days after receiving your second dose
- The Face Coverings Order under the Emergency Program Act will be lifted and no proof of vaccination will be needed
Gatherings
- Return to normal for indoor and outdoor personal gatherings
- Maximum capacity for indoor organized gatherings of 50 people or up to 50% of a venue’s total capacity, whichever is greater
- Maximum capacity for outdoor organized gatherings of 5,000 people or up to 50% of a venue’s total capacity, whichever is greater
- Return to normal for fairs, festivals and trade shows, with communicable disease plans
Travel
- Return to Canada-wide recreational travel
Nightclubs, Casinos and Restaurants
- Reopening of casinos, with reduced capacity and ~50% of gaming stations permitted to open
- Reopening of nightclubs, with up to 10 people seated at tables, no socializing between tables and no dancing
- Return to normal hours for liquor service at restaurants, bars and pubs with table limits to be determined by venue and no socializing between tables
- Return to normal for sports and exercise facilities, with communicable disease plans
The provincial state of emergency will also be lifted on June 30 at 11:59 p.m.
B.C.’s public health emergency will remain in effect during Step 3 to support amended public health orders from the provincial health officer, with reduced requirements.
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This is quite confusing. Places of worship are looking for guidance on gathering size, but also singing and chanting. There are conflicting reports and assumptions among people. What I see is 50 people or 50% whichever is larger. But no guidance on singing, handshaking, etc. We have to tell people something on Sunday. More guidance please.