VANCOUVER A group representing the fitness industry is hailing the reopening of gyms and other fitness facilities in British Columbia as the province's top doctor described her decision Tuesday as a "cautious step" in lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
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In an update on Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that health restrictions pertaining to gatherings, events, and restaurants and pubs have been extended, but previous orders closing gyms and fitness centres will be lifted.
Pandemic restrictions put in place last month amid surging COVID-19 cases have been extended to Feb. 16 as hospitalizations increase, although gyms and exercise facilities will be allowed to reopen with capacity and spacing limits.