Monday, June 14, 2021 – Today, the Province of BC announced that BC will move to Step 2 in its restart plan on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. What does this mean? Physical distancing and masks continue to be required in public indoor settings, as does instruction if you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately.
New Activities Permitted as of June 15th
Personal gatherings
- Outdoor personal gatherings up to 50 people (birthday parties, backyard BBQs, block parties)
- Indoor personal gatherings up to 5 people or 1 other household
- Playdates
Organized gatherings
- Indoor seated organized gatherings up to 50 people with a COVID-19 Safety Plan
- Outdoor seated organized gatherings up to 50 people with a COVID-19 Safety Plan
- Consultation with the sector begins for next steps on indoor and outdoor organized gatherings.
Travel
- Recreational travel within B.C. allowed
- BC Transit and BC Ferries offers increased service as needed
Businesses
- Indoor and outdoor dining for groups up to 6 people (not restricted to your household or bubble)
- Liquor served until midnight
- Banquet halls can operate with limited capacity and a COVID-19 Safety Plan
- Consultation with sector associations begins for next steps on easing restrictions.
Offices and workplaces
- Continued return to the workplace
- Small, in-person meetings allowed
- Employers must continue to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and daily health check in place
Sports and exercise
- Indoor high and low-intensity group exercise allowed with reduced capacity
- Indoor and outdoor games and practices for both adults and youth group/team sports allowed
- Outdoor spectators up to 50 allowed, no spectators at any indoor sport activities
Resources
- BC’s Restart Plan
- Getting Vaccinated
- Hello BC: Know Before You Go Guide
- District of Sooke COVID-19 Resources & Recovery Information Page
