What does the restart plan look like for B.C.

VANCOUVER (WNEWS) – B.C. has released a four-stage recovery plan, ending by September.

Below is a timeline of the different stages by date.

Stage 1: May 25

If 60 percent of the adult population is vaccinated with Dose 1, COVID-19 cases remain stable and hospitalizations reduce or remain stable,

• Masks will continue to remain mandatory indoors and in public spaces
• Physical distancing will continue.
• If you are sick or display any Covid-19 symptoms, please get tested and stay home until the test results arrive.
• A maximum of five guests allowed for indoor gatherings and a maximum of 10 people for outdoor gatherings.
• A maximum of 50 people for seated outdoor organized gatherings with safety protocols.
• Non-essential travel only within travel region (travel restrictions extended).
• Indoor and outdoor dining for up to six people, with safety protocols.
• Resume outdoor sports games and practices with no onlookers, fitness with safety protocols
• Start gradual return to workplaces
• Province-wide mask mandate, business safety protocols, and physical distancing measures remain in place
• Return of indoor in-person faith-based gatherings at a reduced capacity, based on consultation with public health

Stage 2: Mid-June (June 15 earliest date)

If 65 percent of the adult population is vaccinated with Dose 1, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations reduce.

• Masks mandatory in indoor, public spaces
• Physical distancing required
• If you are sick or display any Covid-19 symptoms, please get tested and stay home until the test results arrive.
• Maximum of 50 people for outdoor social gatherings
• Maximum of 50 people for seated indoor organized gatherings (examples: banquet halls, movie theatres) with safety protocols
• B.C. travel restrictions lifted — check local travel advisories
• Indoor sports (games) and high-intensity fitness with safety protocols
• Onlookers for outdoor sports capped at 50 maximum.
• Provincewide mask mandate, business safety protocols, and physical distancing measures remain in place

Stage 3: Early July (July 1 earliest date)

If 70 percent of the adult population is vaccinated with Dose 1, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations reduce.

• Masks recommended
• Careful social contact
• If you are sick or display any Covid-19 symptoms, please get tested and stay home until the test results arrive.
• Provincial state of emergency and public health emergency lifted
• Returning to usual for indoor and outdoor personal gatherings
• Increased capacity for indoor and outdoor organized gatherings, with safety plans
• Nightclubs and casinos reopened with capacity limits and safety plans
• New public health and workplace guidance around personal protective equipment, physical distancing, and business protocols

Stage 4: Early September (Sept. 7 earliest date)

If 70 percent or more of the adult population are vaccinated with Dose 1, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations reduce. 

• Masks a personal choice
• Normal social contact
• If you are sick or display any Covid-19 symptoms, please get tested and stay home until the test results arrive.
• Returning to normal social contact
• Increased capacity at larger organized gatherings
• No limits on indoor and outdoor spectators at sports
• Businesses operating with new safety plans

(Courtesy: B.C. government)