WorkSafeBC Home

Public health orders: March 29 update

Published on: March 29, 2021

Starting March 29 at 11:59 p.m., the provincial health officer (PHO) is strengthening province-wide restrictions.

These restrictions include requirements for employers in restaurants, pubs, and bars, gyms and fitness centres, sports and recreation, and faith-based organizations. The measures include:

  • The variance allowing indoor religious gatherings and worship services between March 28 and May 13 is suspended.
  • Indoor low intensity group exercise classes are cancelled. An existing prohibition on high-intensity group exercise classes remains in place.
  • Restaurants, pubs, and bars are closed for indoor dining. Outdoor patio seating and take-out or delivery is allowed.