The province is dropping the BC Vaccine Card program and several other coronavirus-related health measures this spring.
Effective, Friday, April 8 at 12: 01 a.m., the BC Vaccine Card will no longer be required in the province to gain entry to places such as restaurants with table service, large sporting events, gyms, and more. Post-secondary school residencies will no longer require proof of vaccination, either.
Businesses will also transition from COVID-19 safety plans to communicable disease plans, too.
The BC Vaccine Card Program has been in place since Sept. 13, 2021, but the province allowed a grace period until Sept. 23.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has previously stated that the timeline for removing health measures depends on the current epidemiological situation in B.C. and the province is taking a slow and measured approach.
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Health officials announced Thursday (March 10) that indoor mask requirements will be removed effective March 11 at 12:01 a.m. The overnight camp and youth order and capacity limits on faith gatherings will be lifted, too.
Long-term care visitation will also be restored but visitors must be fully vaccinated and will be required to take a test.
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