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Thought of the Day - June 30 2021 - BC Step 3 Here We Come

Updated: Aug 1, 2021

As I am sure you have all heard tomorrow, July 1st, Canada Day, we move to Step 3 of the restart plan here in BC.


We met the three criteria:

  • We are at 78% of the 18+ population (69% of the total population in BC) as having had their first vaccination dose. This exceeds the 70% requirement;

  • Low case counts - there were no figures associated with this, but new cases in Canada have declined by 50% in the last two weeks, and BC remains below the Canadian average;

  • Declining COVID-19 hospitalizations. Hospitalizations, while up 1% this week, have been declining for the past two months.


So what does Step 3 mean?


Mask guidance

  • The mask mandate order under the Emergency Program Act will be lifted July 1 and no proof of vaccination will be needed;

  • Masks are recommended in public indoor settings for all people over the age of twelve who are not yet fully vaccinated;

  • Some people may choose to continue to wear a mask after they're fully vaccinated (and BC says "that's okay").

Activities - New things you can do


Personal gatherings

  • Return to normal for indoor and outdoor personal gatherings;

  • Sleepovers.

Organized gatherings

  • Indoor organized gatherings 50 people or 50% capacity, whichever is greater;

  • Outdoor organized gatherings 5,000 people or 50% capacity, whichever is greater;

  • No capacity limits or restrictions on religious gatherings and worship services;

  • Fairs, festivals and trade shows return to normal with a Communicable Disease Plan.

Travel

  • Canada-wide recreational travel (not sure what this means as it also requires a corresponding reopening agreement at the destination location - but it does mean all Canadians can travel to BC).

Businesses


Restaurants, bars and pubs

  • No group limits for indoor and outdoor dining - events allowed;

  • Return to normal liquor service hours;

  • However, no socializing between tables.

Nightclubs

  • Up to 10 people seated at tables, tables 2m apart;

  • No dancing, no socializing between tables.

Casinos

  • Open with reduced capacity;

  • Gaming stations can operate at approximately 50% capacity.

Offices and workplaces

  • Continued return to the workplace;

  • Seminars and bigger meetings allowed.

Sports and exercise

  • All indoor fitness classes allowed, normal capacity;

  • Gyms and recreation facilities, normal capacity;

  • Spectators, see organized gatherings.

Happy Stepping.


Cheers

Cliff



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