As the weather gets warmer and days get longer, thoughts begin to drift to picnics in the parks and gatherings at the beach. And with the recent relaxation of some of B.C.B次元官网网址檚 COVID-19 restrictions, those gatherings are again becoming a reality.

Last week, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry loosened the provinceB次元官网网址檚 gatherings rules.

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Gatherings outside of oneB次元官网网址檚 own household have been banned for months, but Henry said outdoor groups of up to 10 people are now allowed, although it must be the same B次元官网网址渟afe 10,B次元官网网址� similarly to last yearB次元官网网址檚 B次元官网网址渟afe six.B次元官网网址� Henry said people must still keep physical distancing even when meeting up outdoors with their safe 10.

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Henry also relaxed rules around playdates for children, although she did note that children should choose a safe group of friends, stick to those kids for their cohort and to keep it outdoors.

B次元官网网址淪leepovers indoor are an ixnay,B次元官网网址� she said.

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