British Columbia is limiting the size of gatherings in private homes as COVID-19 infections rise. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says gatherings are now limited to those in an immediate household, plus their safe six, although in some homes even six guests may be too many. She says the restrictions are going to be hard for some people, but it’s needed as flu season looms. The province has recorded 817 more infections over three days for a total of 13,371 cases. Henry says it is also the “expectation” that people wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, though it is not an order. She is asking businesses to review their COVID safety plans with masks in mind.
