By Richard Zussman and Amy Judd / Global B.C.

COVID-19

B.C. easing COVID-19 restrictions to allow outdoor social gatherings up to 10 people

Mar 11, 2021 | 1:47 PM

VICTORIA — Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has introduced a new provincial health order allowing for outdoor social gatherings of 10 or fewer people.

The new order comes into effect immediately.

Henry said it means British Columbians can meet friends outside and have a coffee or they can meet grandparents outside.

Everyone must stay socially distanced.

There are no changes to the current indoor gatherings.

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The province has banned all events and social gatherings province-wide since December.

The easing of restrictions comes as cases of COVID-19 continue to grow in the province. But Henry says there is very little evidence of transmission of the virus taking place outdoors.

The guidelines will require people to socially distance outdoors but will be able to gather at parks and on private property including backyards.

The province is also bringing in a similar policy for St. Patrick’s Day for liquor sales as put in place for New Year’s Eve. The last call for alcohol sales will be at 8 p.m. at restaurants, bars and liquor stores. All other restrictions remain in place for restaurants and bars including only being able to sit at a table with people in your household or household bubble.