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B.C.’s Restart Plan On May 25, the province launched a four-step plan to carefully bring people back together. On July 1, we moved to Step 3 with many restrictions now reduced or eliminated. The fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic began in August 2021. The first week saw the seven-day rolling average for new cases nearly … Read More

B.C.’s Restart Plan On June 15, 2021, the province moved to Step 2 of the BC Restart Plan and on July 1, 2021 we moved to Step 3. Masks are still recommended in all indoor spaces until you are fully vaccinated, 14 days after you have had your second dose of the vaccine. People are … Read More

B.C.’s Restart Plan On May 25, 2021, Premier John Horgan released B.C.’s Restart: A Plan to Bring Us Back Together . This plan was developed with guidance from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer. Implemented on May 25, progression through the steps will depend on the … Read More

Provincial Health Officer Orders The provincial health officer orders that were set to expire on April 19 have been extended and are now in effect to May 24, 2021 at midnight. For restaurants, bars and pubs, all food and liquor-serving premises must only provide take-out or delivery service. Dine-in service is prohibited, except for outdoor … Read More

Three-week circuit breaker begins now to bend the curve, protect people New and amended provincial health orders and guidelines in effect through April 19, 2021, include: For restaurants, bars and pubs, all food and liquor-serving premises must only provide take-out or delivery service. Dine-in service is prohibited, except for outdoor patios. People dining on patios … Read More

Between January 13 and March 3, newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19 decreased by 98% among long-term care (LTC) residents and staff. On January 13 there were 245 new cases compared to the weeks of both February 24 and March 3 when there were only 4 new cases each week. The following chart illustrates the decrease. … Read More