BC Restart Plan Moves to Step 3

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 — 2:55pm PDT

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Today the Government of BC updated their BC Restart Plan to confirm we can move into Step 3 starting July 1, 2021. This phase will see a significant number of restrictions being lifted including the limits on restaurants, personal gatherings, together with an increase in the capacity limits for organized gatherings.

BC Restart Plan Step 1 summer 2021 — View large

BC Restart Plan Moves to Step 3

The criteria for moving to Step 3 is at least 70% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with low case counts and declining COVID-19 hospitalizations. In Step 3, all sectors will transition to using communicable disease prevention guidance from WorkSafeBC.

Masks are recommended in public indoor settings for all people 12 and older who are not yet fully vaccinated. The mask mandate order under the Emergency Program Act will be lifted July 1 and no proof of vaccination will be needed. Meaning, masks will no longer be required, just recommended.

Activities	New things you can do
Personal gatherings	Return to normal for indoor and outdoor personal gatheringsSleepovers
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
Businesses	Restaurants, bars and pubs No group limits for indoor and outdoor dining, events allowed Return to normal liquor service hoursNo socializing between tables Nightclubs Up to 10 people seated at tables, tables 2m apart No dancing, no socializing between tables Casinos Reduced capacity Gaming stations can operate at approximately 50% capacity Businesses will transition from a COVID-19 Safety Plan to a Communicable Disease Plan. Some safety measures will remain, like physical barriers.
Offices and workplaces	Continued return to the workplace Seminars and bigger meetings allowed Workplaces will transition from a COVID-19 Safety Plan to a Communicable Disease Plan.Additional safety precautions required in higher risk workplaces.
Sports and exercise	All indoor fitness classes allowed, normal capacity Gyms and recreation facilities, normal capacity Outdoor spectators 5,000 people or 50% capacity, whichever is greater Indoor spectators 50 people or 50% capacity, whichever is greater

The criteria for moving to Step 4 is more than 70% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with low case counts and low COVID-19 hospitalizations. The earliest date we move to Step 4 is September 7.

If you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately.

British Columbians aged 12 and over who have not yet been immunized can register in three ways: