What's next in B.C.'s battle against COVID-19? Loosening of restrictions may be followed by more rules in the fall

At the start of a new month, health officials say they're looking ahead to what changes can be made to existing COVID-19 restrictions in British Columbia.

At the start of a new month, health officials say they're looking ahead to what changes can be made to existing COVID-19 restrictions in British Columbia.

Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, the province's top doctor said her team is "looking at additional precautions" that could be made in the fall.

But Dr. Bonnie Henry added it's possible that some measures will be removed ahead of spring break, as transmission is currently down.

The provincial health officer did not suggest what could change, however, suggesting that public health staff are monitoring "encouraging" trends and will make those decisions closer to the break.

"We have committed to… making sure that we can make the changes based on our best data and our pandemic."

Henry initially said further precautions were possible ahead of spring break, but later said she'd misspoke, and instead, residents should expect a loosening of restrictions for the time being.

But anyone hoping for sweeping changes this month is likely to be disappointed.