[BCMA] Covid-19 Provincial and regional restrictions

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Provincial restrictions
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions> are in
place to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions are made by the
Provincial Health Officer (PHO) under the Public Health Act.

Province-wide restrictions

To help keep B.C. safe, the PHO has introduced province-wide restrictions.
These restrictions must be followed in addition to regional restrictions
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#regional>.
As of December 22, 2021

These restrictions are in effect until January 18, 2022.

   - Indoor organized gatherings
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#indoor-organized>
of
   any size are not allowed. This includes gatherings like New Year's Eve
   parties, weddings or other celebrations
   - Indoor events at venues
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#events-venues>
can
   only have 50% capacity. This includes events like concerts, sports or movies
   - Bars, nightclubs and lounges are closed
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#restaurants-bars>
   - Restaurants, cafes and pubs
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#restaurants-bars>
can
   have a maximum of 6 people at each table
   - Adult gyms, fitness centres and dance studios
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#exercise> are
   closed



As of December 20, 2021

These restrictions are in effect until January 31, 2022.

   - Indoor personal gatherings
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#personal> are
   limited to your household plus 10 visitors or 1 other household. Everyone
   12 + must be fully vaccinated
   - At restaurants, cafes and pubs
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#restaurants-bars>,
   customers must stay seated and cannot move between or visit other tables.
   Masks are required when not seated
   - All sports tournaments
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#adult-youth-sport>
and
   related travel are not allowed


PHO order on gatherings and events

This content is a summary of the verbal PHO order on gatherings and events.
It is not legal advice and does not provide an interpretation of the
law. In the event of any conflict or difference between this webpage and
the order, the order is correct and legal and must be followed.
Personal gatherings

Indoor personal gatherings at your home or vacation accommodation are
limited to your household plus 10 visitors or 1 other household. Everyone
12+ must be fully vaccinated
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof>.

There are no restrictions for outdoor personal gatherings.
Indoor organized gatherings

Indoor organized gatherings of any size are not allowed. Examples of an
organized gathering include:

   - New Year's Eve parties
   - Wedding receptions
   - Funeral receptions
   - Other life events or celebrations

Indoor events at venues

Indoor events at venues can only have 50% capacity, no matter the size.

   - This includes events like concerts, sports or movies
   - Everyone must be fully vaccinated to attend
   - Venues must scan proof of vaccination QR codes for entry
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof/businesses#verify-bc>
   - Everyone must wear a mask indoors
   <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions#masks>
   - Dancing is not permitted

All spectators must be seated at:

   - Sports events, concerts, theatre, dance and symphony performances
   - Lectures, presentations and workshops
   - Sponsored and ticketed events

Outdoor organized gatherings

Outdoor organized seated gatherings can have a capacity of 5,000 people or
50% capacity, whichever is greater. For example, if the venue has a normal
seated capacity of 30,000 people, 15,000 people can attend.


For more information and specific regional restrictions click here
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions>.
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Lorenda Calvert
Programs Coordinator

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