Announcements for Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan Beginning in July

Please note the following COVID-19 update for June 30, 2021:

Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan Commencement Date and Additional Province-wide Updates – updated as of June 29, 2021

·        The Province has confirmed that Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan will commence on July 1, 2021.

·        The provincial state of emergency for COVID-19 pandemic response will be lifted and orders will begin to be rescinded after July 1.

• • Wearing a mask in an indoor public space will be recommended, but not mandatory, for all people 12 and older who are not yet fully vaccinated.
  • For gatherings:
    • Return to normal for indoor and outdoor personal gatherings.
    • Indoor organized gatherings of 50 people or 50% capacity of venue capacity, whichever is greater.
    • Outdoor organized gatherings of 5,000 people or 50% capacity of venue capacity, whichever is greater.
    • No capacity limits or restrictions on religious gatherings and worship services.
  • For sports and exercise:
    • All indoor fitness classes allowed, normal capacity.
    • Gyms and recreation facilities, normal capacity.
    • Indoor spectators of 50 people or 50% capacity of venue capacity, whichever is greater.
    • Outdoor spectators of 5,000 people or 50% capacity of venue capacity, whichever is greater.
  • Employers must follow WorkSafeBC’s communicable disease prevention guidance.
  • There will be no group limits for indoor and outdoor dining however, no socializing between tables will be allowed.

Note: The Ministry expects the Return-to-Campus Guidelines will be available for PSIs during the week of July 5^th to 9^th.

Thank you for the important role you play in supporting the provincial COVID-19 response.  Please share this update broadly within your respective institutions.

COVID-19 Resources:

• High-level public health guidance on the September 2021 return to campus is available in the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Primer hosted on government’s public website.
• Guidance and recommendations from the Provincial Health Officer are available online at the COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information website.
• If you require advice regarding a potential COVID-19 case, please contact your local Medical Health Officer.

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