BC's Restart
BC’s Restart is a careful, four-step plan focused on protecting people and safely getting life back to normal.
Last updated: May 28, 2021
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BC’s Restart is a careful, four-step plan to bring B.C. back together. Starting May 25, we can gradually begin to restart our important social connections, businesses and activities. Getting vaccinated is the most important tool supporting our restart.
To move through the steps, we’re looking for:
The criteria for Step 1 is at least 60% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with stable case counts and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Activities | New things you can do |
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| Personal gatherings |
Examples of a personal gathering include having friends over to your house or meeting up with friends at a park. |
| Organized gatherings |
Funerals and baptisms have separate rules to follow. Weddings are considered events and follow indoor and outdoor organized gatherings rules.
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| Travel |
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| Businesses |
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| Offices and workplaces |
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| Sports and exercise |
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The criteria for moving to Step 2 is at least 65% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with declining case counts and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
The earliest date we move to Step 2 is June 15.
Activities | New things you can do |
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| Personal gatherings |
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| Organized gatherings |
Consultation with the sector begins for next steps on indoor and outdoor organized gatherings. |
| Travel |
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| Businesses |
Consultation with sector associations begins for next steps on easing restrictions. |
| Offices and workplaces |
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| Sports and exercise |
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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.
The earliest date we move to Step 3 is July 1.
Activities | New things you can do |
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| Personal gatherings |
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| Organized gatherings |
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| Travel |
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| Businesses |
Businesses must operate based on a new sector COVID-19 Safety Plan. |
| Offices and workplaces |
Workplaces must operate based on a new sector COVID-19 Safety Plan. |
| Sports and exercise |
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