Fraser Health

• Some restaurants, pubs in Kelowna temporarily closed because of positive COVID-19 tests

  The closures come as confirmed COVID-19 cases climb in B.C., with the Interior Health region having by far and away the most daily new cases.

  Health

  Jul 27
• COVID-19: Interior Health trending upwards, leading B.C. in new daily cases

  Despite having a smaller population than the two Lower Mainland health regions, Interior Health had 59 new cases on Friday, more than Vancouver Coastal and Fraser combined (45).

  Health

  Jul 23
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• Metro Vancouver residents urged to prepare for smoky skies amid B.C. wildfires

  A Fraser Health official says smoke could pose a health risk to older adults and younger children.

  Health

  Jul 20
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• Pop-up vaccine clinics in Metro Vancouver aim to boost slumping 1st dose numbers

  The rate of first doses in B.C. has slowed to a crawl, averaging just over 6,200 per day over the last week.

  Health

  Jul 17
• Group that handled bat in Belcarra park could have been exposed to rabies: officials

  Rabies is rare in bats, but if someone is exposed to the virus and doesn't get early treatment they could get brain damage or even die.

  Health

  Jul 4
• Some B.C. COVID-19 vaccine clinics diverting clients due to heat

  Fraser Health is diverting clients away from some COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics due to extremely high temperatures in the region.

  Health

  Jun 27
• Heat wave: Cooling centres slated for Metro Vancouver amid extreme heat alert

  The two health authorities providing an exemption to COVID-19 capacity rules and ensuring no one will be denied access to these centres.

  Health

  Jun 25
• Unexplained drop in breast milk donations prompts public appeal from Fraser Health

  The health authority says donations dropped by about 7,000 ounces, or 13 per cent, during the pandemic -- while other health authorities have seen donations increase.

  Health

  Jun 17
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• B.C. assistant contact tracer calls COVID patient to check on her, ends up saving her life

  Nake Bhupal, an assistant contract tracer, was assigned to call a person who had tested positive for COVID-19 in the Fraser Health region.

  Health

  Jun 11
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• Fraser Health’s immunization program for school-aged children resuming for grades 7 and 10

  Any student in grades 7 to 10 who missed their immunizations during the 2019-2020 year can book appointments at their local public health units during the spring and summer.

  Health

  May 17