BC’s Restart: A plan to bring us back together
AS OF JULY 1ST 2021 WE WILL BE MOVING TO STEP 3:
BC’s Restart is a careful, four-step plan focused on protecting people and safely getting life back to normal.
Last updated: June 30, 2021
On this page:
- Understand the plan
- Step 1: Starting May 25
- Step 2: Earliest start date June 15
- Step 3: Earliest start date July 1
- Step 4: Earliest start date September 7
Understand the plan
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.
How we move through the steps
To move through the steps, we’re looking for:
- Declining COVID-19 case counts
- Increasing vaccination rate in people 18+
- Declining COVID-19 hospitalizations, including critical care
- Declining COVID-19 mortality rate
Step 1: Starting May 25
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.
PHO guidance
- Physical distancing and masks continue to be required in public indoor settings
- If you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately
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 |
Examples of an organized gathering include wedding ceremonies or funerals. |
| Travel |
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| Businesses |
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| Offices and workplaces |
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| Sports and exercise |
Step 2: Earliest start date June 15
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.
PHO guidance
- Physical distancing and masks continue to be required in public indoor settings
- If you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately
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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Step 3: Earliest start date July 1
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.
PHO guidance
- Masks are recommended in public indoor settings
- Engage in careful social contact
- If you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately
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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Step 4: Earliest start date September 7
The criteria for moving to Step 4 is more than 70% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with low case counts and low COVID-19 hospitalizations.
The earliest date we move to Step 4 is September 7.
PHO guidance
- Masks in public indoor settings a personal choice
- Normal social contact
- If you or anyone in your family feels sick stay home and get tested immediately
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 |
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| Offices and workplaces |
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| Sports and exercise |
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