B.C. floods creating challenges for COVID-19 vaccination efforts, says top doctor

British Columbia’s top doctor says flooding across parts of the province is creating some challenges for efforts to get as many British Columbians vaccinated as possible against COVID-19.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Tuesday that road closures have led health officials to take “alternative measures” to deliver vaccines to some communities.

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“Yes, there have been some challenges,” she said.

“We have alternate ways of getting vaccines into communities, and the clinics are continuing in many communities.”

Henry noted that it’s important that people who have been displaced and are staying in reception centres should keep COVID-19 safety measures in mind by “keeping our distance, wearing masks, and supporting each other.”

Health Minister Adrian Dix noted 150 patients and home-care residents have been moved from affected areas with another 48 transfers expected.