OCNews

To address rising COVID-19 case counts, the Government of B.C. has issued revised orders, which take effect on Monday, Dec. 20. Measures will extend to Jan. 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m., and include:

• limiting venues of 1,000 individuals or more to 50% of the seated capacity with reinforced masking requirements and scanning of the BC Vaccine Card QR code;
• limiting indoor, personal gatherings, including in rental and vacation properties to the household/residents plus 10 individuals, or one additional household maximum if all are aged 12 and older are fully vaccinated;
• requiring the BC Vaccine Card for organized events of all sizes and ensuring the QR code is scanned at events;
• seating requirements and restricting movement between tables at food and liquor-serving premises, and reinforcing the need to wear masks when not seated;
• pausing all sports tournaments while the order is in effect; and
• all New Year’s Eve organized gatherings and events will be restricted to being seated-only events, with no mingling or dancing allowed.

Read the full news release online.