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B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says this current respiratory disease season is officially over. But as Taya Fast reports, with measles still an emerging threat, she’s advising everyone to check their vaccination status.

The province says the teenager infected with avian flu remains the sole case in B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says it’s still unclear how the teen contracted the virus, but as Andrea Macpherson reports, potential risks to others have now been ruled out.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said during a press conference on Tuesday that a teen remains in critical condition in B.C.’s Children’s Hospital with H5N1 avian flu. Henry said one possible source of the exposure was a pet dog who was sick at the time of the onset of illness to the child.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says testing and contact tracing work is now underway to prevent any further spread of the avian flu. It comes after it was announced over the weekend that a B.C. teenager is being treated at BC Children’s Hospital for the H5N1 avian flu.

B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is calling for the decriminalization of possession of illegal drugs. Sarah MacDonald explains why.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is urging the public to get immunized with the latest COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as emergency departments and clinics see an uptick in patients with respiratory symptoms. In an update on Mon. Dec. 11, 2023, she explained the difference between flu strains currently circulating in B.C. and who is...

B.C. health officials will provide some new information Monday around covid-19 in the province. Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix will be holding a press conference at 3 p.m. PT. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains what we can expect to hear. Also, battleground B.C. is heating up one week before the federal...

Dr. Bonnie Henry announces a temporary revision to B.C.’s food and liquor serving order to stop alcohol sales at bars, restaurants and retail stores at 8 p.m. PT on New Year’s Eve. Henry says the province is announcing the revision to reduce the risk of virus transmission associated with alcohol consumption.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds British Columbians at her daily briefing Monday that COVID-19 is “the normal” and to remember to strike the right balance as the measures to reopen the economy begin to ease physical-distancing requirements.

Dr. Bonnie Henry announces 53 new cases of COVID-19 in 48 hours on Monday, May 11. Henry also provides an update on the outbreak involving several temporary foreign workers at a nursery in West Kelowna.

Speaking at her daily COVID-19 briefing, B.C.’s top doctor Bonnie Henry announces the case numbers in the province for Tuesday, May 12. Henry also confirms that there continue to be outbreaks in B.C.’s long-term care home and assisted living facilities.

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry if there should be concerns about spreading the novel coronavirus through close contact and kissing. Henry confirms there is a risk of spreading the virus and we should “keep our distance and keep our germs to ourselves.”

Global BC reporter Keith Baldrey asks provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix about the safety of cruise ship travel after it was reported the Port of Vancouver was making preparations for cruise ships on July 1.

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports on the June 16 COVID-19 numbers in the province.

A reporter asks provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry about her role in keeping COVID-19 numbers low after reports that B.C. has the highest ‘fear factor in Canada’ about the virus.

Dr. Bonnie Henry announced more good numbers today for B.C. in the COVID-19 pandemic, but warned that it only takes one person to reverse the progress.

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks Dr. Bonnie Henry about conversations between the NHL organizers and B.C. health officials over Vancouver’s chances of becoming a hub city. Henry also expresses her disappointment with the loss as a hockey fan.

During a COVID-19 update on Saturday, May, 16, British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 21 new cases of the virus, bringing the total number to 2,428. She also announced one new death, bringing the total number of lives lost to 141.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds British Columbians to enjoy the “best” of the province this May long weekend but to avoid non-essential travel before we move into Phase 2 of the restart plan on Tuesday.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides advice to British Columbians in typical social situations they will come across in Phase 2 of the province’s plan to restart the economy. Henry’s tips include how to carefully expand social circles, host summer BBQs, attend a religious service, shop in a store and for teens hanging out...