B.C. Covid

• B.C.’s pandemic response showed ‘resilience,’ can improve on preparedness, transparency: Report

  The report found B.C. was unprepared, but showed "resilience, balance, and nimbleness" in its response. It also identified a number of key areas where the response needs work.

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  Dec 2, 2022
  
• Some provinces are loosening COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s why

  Health experts weigh in on the reliability of COVID-19 metrics, particularly hospitalizations and ICU admissions when it comes to determining whether to lift restrictions.

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  Jan 21, 2022
  
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• Coronavirus: B.C. health officials aren’t saying which communities have cases. Here’s why

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry defended the approached Friday, arguing officials want people everywhere in B.C. to be taking precautions.

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  Mar 20, 2020
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• Coronavirus: B.C. urges end to large gatherings, international travel, including to U.S.

  It comes as the province announces seven new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday.

  Mar 12, 2020
• Coronavirus pandemic: What’s cancelled, what’s postponed in B.C.

  Here's how the coronavirus has affected B.C. events so far.

  Mar 10, 2020
• COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. nursing home must be met with compassion and caution, experts say

  But experts say while clamping down on the potential spread of the virus is critical for such facilities that can quickly become a hotbed for infectious diseases, it's just as important to balance those measures with compassion.

  Mar 7, 2020
• B.C. declares COVID-19 outbreak at North Vancouver care home, 6 new cases announced

  Two new cases and a previously-announced case are connected to the Lynn Valley Care Centre, while two others were passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2020
• ‘Buckle up’ warns B.C. Business Council, amid growing economic impact of COVID-19

  The Business Council of British Columbia has slashed its economic growth forecast for the province, warning recession is possible under a worst-case scenario.

  Mar 6, 2020
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• B.C. confirms 4 new cases of COVID-19, provincial total climbs to 12

  "Wash your hands like you've been chopping jalapeños and you need to change your contacts," said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. 

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  Mar 3, 2020
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• B.C. has tested more people for COVID-19 than the entire United States, premier says

  As of Friday, B.C. had tested more than 1,000 people for the virus. The latest data from the U.S. Center for Disease Control showed fewer than 500 people had been tested nationwide.

  Feb 28, 2020