COVID-19 Spread

• Dr. Lisa Barrett tests positive for COVID-19, talks symptoms and why keeping contacts low matters

  Dr. Lisa Barrett said her experience testing positive for COVID-19 should serve as a reminder about the importance of maintaining a level of precautions.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2022
  
• WHO reports drop in new COVID-19 infections across the world

  In its weekly update released on Tuesday, the U.N. health agency said every region in the world saw a drop in COVID-19 cases compared to the previous week.

  World

  Sep 15, 2021
  
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• More Canadians think COVID-19 will worsen as Delta variant spreads: poll

  The poll also found that 73 per cent of Canadians believe that governments should not lift all restrictions related to COVID-19 at the moment.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2021
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• Indoor gatherings, backyard BBQs driving COVID-19 transmission in B.C. Interior

  Interior Health said younger people are testing positive as the older population is getting immunized with their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2021
• Can COVID-19 vaccines reduce transmission? Here’s what we know so far

  Some preliminary evidence shows that coronavirus vaccinations can substantially lower viral loads and prevent infection — not just COVID-19 illness.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2021
• Concern around COVID-19 variants grows in B.C. with fears cases could soar with more interactions

  Due to the shortage of vaccines and the unknown nature of the variants, the province is still grappling with what additional measures would be effective.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2021
• Coronavirus: Alberta’s R value dips below 1, but ‘a plateau is not enough’

  The R value explains how many people a positive case will infect. For example, if the R value is one, then one person will infect one other person.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2020
• COVID-19: B.C. cracks down on mass social gatherings as cases break records

  A new public health order will limit the size of gatherings in private homes to residents plus their so-called 'safe six.'

  Health

  Oct 26, 2020
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• Saskatchewan physicians urge residents to wear masks

  The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) has launched a campaign urging residents to wear masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  Health

  Sep 22, 2020
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• B.C. health officials warning continued behaviour will lead to ‘not stable’ growth of COVID-19 virus

  There is increased worry from B.C. health officials of rapid growth of the spread of COVID-19 if British Columbians continue to operate at current contact rates.

  Health

  Sep 3, 2020