B.C.B次元官网网址檚 top doctor has removed capacity limitations for restaurants as one of a handful of changes to her COVID-19 provincial health order for the food industry.

The new order removes the 50 per cent capacity restriction, instead allowing operators to determine their capacity so long as guests are able to physically distance by at least two metres.

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B次元官网网址淭his will support the work we accomplished on patio extensions, those restaurants who are expanding their patios will now be able to come closer to their licensed capacity numbers with the use of a larger patio while still abiding by social distancing requirements,B次元官网网址� the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association said in a statement to its members.

Other changes include a more clear direction on the use of plexiglass as a separator, which can be used if they are washable, rigid and impermeable, the order says.

Buffet and self-serve stations are also now allowed to be reopened, provided that adequate hand-sanitizing stations are placed nearby.

Restaurants and pubs across the province B次元官网网址� both big and small B次元官网网址� have been allowed to reopen to dine-in guests for just over three weeks as part of Phase Two in B.C.B次元官网网址檚 Restart Plan.

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In mid-May, the province announced it would streamline patio applications for B.C. restaurants, wineries and pubs until October.

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