Message on Provincial Health Orders – Vancouver Coastal/Fraser Health – Nov. 7, 2020

This message is specifically for post-secondary institutions with campuses in the following BC health authorities:

  • Vancouver Coastal Health (except the Central Coast and Bella Coola)
  • Fraser Health

On Saturday, November 7th, the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) and the Minister of Health announced orders and guidance for everyone within these two regional health authorities. 

While the orders and guidance exclude worksites and educational activities, there are aspects that may apply to your campuses and communities which we bring to your attention as follows:

Starting today Saturday, Nov 7th at 10:00 pm to Monday, Nov 23rd Noon, the following is ordered by the PHO:

  • No indoor social gatherings of any size (Note: this does not include places of work or educational activities);
  • No indoor activities which lead to heightened respiratory activity in a group setting (including but not limited to yoga, spin, dance and group fitness classes).
  • Weddings and funerals can proceed but no receptions or gatherings before or afterwards;
  • No indoor sports involving contact;
  • No interregional travel by sports teams;

For the same two week period noted above, the following is advised by the PHO:

  • No guests in private residences;
  • Minimize all other social interactions;
  • No unnecessary/non-essential travel outside the lower mainland;
  • Those that can work from home should for the two week period – however, note that this does not apply to places of work and educational facilities.  

Thank you for the important role you play in supporting the provincial COVID-19 response. Please share this update broadly within your respective institutions. 

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