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A quick look at British Columbia's COVID-19 reopening plan

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 07 May, 2020 04:39 AM
  • A quick look at British Columbia's COVID-19 reopening plan

The B.C. government has outlined its plan to reopen the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic under guidelines aimed at controlling the spread of the virus. Here is a list services that will be allowed to reopen and when:

Mid-May:

— Restoration of health services including elective surgeries, dentistry, physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, chiropractors, physical therapy and speech therapy.

— The retail sector.

— Hair salons, barbers and other personal service establishments.

— In-person counselling.

— Restaurants, cafes, pubs, as long as there is sufficient distancing measures.

— Museums, art galleries, libraries.

— Office-based worksites.

— Recreation and sports.

— Parks, beaches and outdoor spaces.

— Transit services.

— Child care.

June:

— Hotels and resorts

— Some overnight camping will be allowed in parks.

— Film industry, beginning with domestic productions, in June and July.

July:

— Movies and symphony, but not large concerts.

September:

— Post-secondary education, with a mix of online and in-class.

— Kindergarten to Grade 12.

To Be Determined:

— Night clubs, casinos and bars.

— Restrictions on large gatherings of 50 or more will remain in place.

— Conventions and professional sports and concerts with live audiences.

— International tourism.

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