Three more people have died of COVID-19, all in long-term care homes, bringing the total number of deaths in B.C. will be thinking in "two-week increments" as it begins to lift some restrictions, possibly in mid-May, in a "best case scenario." residents will likely have more opportunities for social interactions over the summer, but that "realistically, there will be no major events this summer." will remain vulnerable to outbreaks and challenges in other provinces, and that, though the curve appears to have flattened, it's too early to relax current physical distancing measures. Henry said that over the summer, business owners should consider a "hybrid model" — and think about how they can reopen while maintaining physical distancing, increasing online options and offering pick-up.

Source: CBC News April 18, 2020 17:31 UTC