Provincial update on COVID-19 restrictions

The Government of B.C. is easing some COVID-19 restrictions and maintaining key protective measures to support the health and safety of the province. While keeping the BC Vaccine Card, indoor masking requirements and COVID-19 safety plans in place, the provincial health officer will lift restrictions on personal gatherings, organized gatherings and events, nightclubs, bars and restaurants, exercise and fitness, and adult sports tournaments as of Wednesday, Feb. 16. Capacity limits will return to normal. 

Read the full Government of B.C. news release online. 

Virtual Post-Secondary Town Hall with Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Reka Gustafson 

A virtual town hall was held on Feb. 9 to discuss current public health guidance for B.C.’s post-secondary institutions. 

• Public health speakers at the town hall included representatives from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, the BC Centre for Disease Control, the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, and B.C.’s COVID-19 immunization program 
• Participants at the town hall included senior representatives from post-secondary institutions, Indigenous partners, post-secondary faculty and labour organizations, student associations, and private post-secondary institutions. 
• Watch the recording of the Feb. 9, 2022 town hall online. 

Rapid testing 

Okanagan College continues to work with public health and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training on the plan for distribution of rapid tests to employees and students. Test kits have not yet been received, but updates for how to access them will be shared as soon as they are available. 

For updates and information, visit OC’s COVID-19 webpage.