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Police, WorkSafeBC remind B.C. of COVID-19 rules

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 May, 2021 12:32 PM

Restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios will be under the microscope in British Columbia over the Victoria Day long weekend as WorkSafeBC inspectors ensure businesses abide by COVID-19 safety plans.

A statement from the agency responsible for workplace health and safety says it will be stepping up inspections of businesses in potential COVID-19 hot spots in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions.

We are increasing inspections at workplaces over the May long weekend, with a focus on restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios.

Employers, ensure you have reviewed and updated your COVID-19 safety plan: https://t.co/mDWimtXsD9 #LetsDoOurPartBC #COVIDBC pic.twitter.com/yHUwK09Ib9
— WorkSafeBC (@WorkSafeBC) May 21, 2021

As WorkSafe reminds businesses to pay strict attention to safety plans designed to limit the spread of the virus, Vancouver police are reminding city residents that provincial restrictions on large gatherings remain in effect this weekend and will be enforced.

Premier John Horgan says the easing of some pandemic-related restrictions on gathering sizes, travel and other activities will be announced Tuesday, but all rules remain in force for the entire long weekend.

This long weekend is not the time to let down our guards.

Stay local, don't travel unless it's essential, and don't look for loopholes. Let's do this for ourselves, our families and our friends.

Every day, we're closer to putting the pandemic behind us. pic.twitter.com/HDb8o7Gcak
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) May 21, 2021

Police say additional officers will be assigned to the Granville entertainment district, Yaletown and Gastown neighbourhoods this weekend to ensure large crowds don't develop.

The statement from police says indoor gatherings remain prohibited and officers will enforce provincial health orders that include $2,300 fines for anyone hosting a large indoor event and $575 tickets for anyone attending.

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