The findings line up with studies from the United Kingdom and Germany.

B.C.'s updated vaccine plan prioritizes age and medical vulnerability, meaning frontline workers like teachers and grocery store workers won't get their shot earlier than others.

Parents at a Langley school closed last week during a power outage say the province should suspend policies that force teachers to work in other schools, while COVID-19 persists.

About two dozen teachers from Shortreed Community School refused to be re-deployed, arguing it would be unsafe to work from another school during COVID-19.

The new variant, first detected in the U.K. and confirmed to be present in British Columbia, is believed to be significantly more contagious.

In a letter to parents, Our Lady of Perpetual Help said all learning would be conducted virtually from next Tuesday until Dec. 18.

Cambridge Elementary was closed for two weeks on Nov. 14 after at least seven cases, including at least one teacher, were confirmed.

Health officials are advising the individual to remain at home.

While masks are not mandatory in classrooms, they are mandatory for older children in shared spaces such as hallways.

At least seven cases, including at least one teacher, have been identified at Cambridge Elementary.