Coronavirus Vancouver

• Vancouver’s Science World at risk of going ‘broke’ due to coronavirus pandemic

  The iconic Science World at the Telus World of Science says it could go under within months of the federal government's wage subsidy expiring.

  Apr 17, 2020
  
• ‘Assume it’s here’: Advocates urge action as COVID-19 reported in Downtown Eastside

  "It was never a matter of if, but preparing for when," said community advocate Karen Ward.

  Apr 9, 2020
  
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• Top doctor ‘not against’ widespread mask use, as B.C.’s COVID-19 death toll hits 25

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the comments as she confirmed 53 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, for a total of 1,066 in the province.

  Apr 1, 2020
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• Advocate warns of ‘catastrophic’ human cost without urgent coronavirus action for DTES

  "We need to know what the plan is, an outline, and really specifically, a timeline," said the Union Gospel Mission's Jeremy Hunka.

  Mar 23, 2020
• Vancouver mayor says fines, penalties coming to enforce coronavirus measures

  Kennedy Stewart said council will meet virtually Monday to vote on an amendment to the city's emergency powers bylaw that would allow bylaw officers to issue penalties.

  Mar 22, 2020
• University Canada West closes Vancouver campus following presumptive case of COVID-19

  A Vancouver university says it has closed its doors after identifying a student with a presumptive case of COVID-19.

  Mar 5, 2020
• Canadians at low risk for coronavirus, chief medical officer says

  "While we are aware of incidents under investigation, we have no reports of any confirmed cases of this new coronavirus in Canada," Dr. Theresa Tam said during a technical briefing with reporters. "The risk of an outbreak in Canada remains low."

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2020