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COVID-19

TIMELINE: A quick look at British Columbia’s COVID-19 reopening plan

May 6, 2020 | 5:32 PM

VICTORIA — 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