B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry during a COVID-19 update (photo courtesy of the Government of B.C. / Flickr)
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Restrictions on bars and events extended, gyms can reopen under new guidelines
Jan 18, 2022 | 2:31 PM
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The Provincial Health Officer’s orders on bars, restaurants and events have been extended to February 16.
“This will apply to the closures we have right now at bars and nightclubs; limitations that we have at restaurants to make sure that we are minimizing the risk of transmission in those settings; and the capacity limits, the 50 per cent capacity limits for theatres, stadiums, et cetera,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry.
This order will be reassessed at the end of its extended time line to determine what steps should be taken next.
While those restrictions will remain in place, Henry said the province is taking a ‘cautious step’ and reopening gyms and exercise facilities starting on January 20.
