Dr. Bonnie Henry

• COVID-19 vaccine for kids 6 months to 5 years could be available by end of summer in B.C.

  In the last weekly COVID report, on May 5, the province reported a decrease in COVID-19-related hospital admissions for the first time since April 7.

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  May 10
  
• Judge rejects B.C. government’s bid to drop case against COVID-19 vaccine orders

  In his decision, Justice Simon Coval dismissed the provincial health officer's argument that the petitioners lack legal standing in the matter.

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  May 6
  
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• B.C. to provide fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people age 70+

  The province will start with providing the shot for those living in long term care and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable.

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  Apr 5
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• COVID-19: B.C. care home facilities to allow more visitors

  Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday, starting March 18, visitor restrictions will be changed at all long-term care and assisted living facilities.

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  Mar 11
• TransLink, BC Transit, BC Ferries to drop mask requirement in alignment with province

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday masks would no longer be required in public, indoor places effective Friday.

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  Mar 10
• B.C. committed to making changes to COVID-19 restrictions by spring break, if possible

  “But we need to be prepared for immunity to wane again and for us to have new approaches and adapt depending on what we see come the fall."

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  Mar 1
• Two B.C. firefighters investigated for false information about vaccine status: sources

  Multiple sources have said two City of North Vancouver firefighters are being investigated for providing false information about their vaccine status to their employer.

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  Feb 25
• Rapid tests available for those 70+ on Friday at pharmacies across B.C.

  Once distribution has started and supply grows, the program will expand to younger ages and will be communicated through the media and the government’s COVID-19 website.

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  Feb 23
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• COVID-19: 5 more deaths recorded in B.C. as Henry says virus will be with us at least another year

  An additional five people's deaths have been recorded in British Columbia due to complications with the COVID-19 virus.

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  Feb 10
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• B.C. bringing in vaccine mandate for all remaining health-care workers

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Wednesday all remaining health-care providers will be required to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022.

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  Feb 9