British Columbia will allow a limited number of indoor religious services during the next six weeks as part of a one-time variance to accommodate upcoming religious holidays, the provincial health officer said Thursday. Indoor religious gatherings will be permitted between March 28 and May 13. Currently, religious services are only allowed to happen outdoors. The decision was made in consultation with a "diverse spectrum" of spiritual and faith communities in B.C., Henry said. WATCH: Provincial health officer explains opening up as COVID cases increaseWhy is B.C.

Source: CBC News March 25, 2021 22:22 UTC