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COVID-19 testing still targeted at health system, identifying transmission in B.C.

COVID-19 testing still targeted at health system, identifying transmission in B.C.

People now considered recovered if symptom-free for 10 days
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B.C. health officials can over-ride privacy laws, caution urged

B.C. health officials can over-ride privacy laws, caution urged

'The lines delineating legal from non-legal are shifting quickly'
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'Together, we must stay apart,' says Henry, as B.C. reports 1 new death, 92 new COVID-19 cases

'Together, we must stay apart,' says Henry, as B.C. reports 1 new death, 92 new COVID-19 cases

Another person in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region has died from COVID-19, as the provincial total rose to 884 Saturday as health officials reported 92 new cases. To date, 17 people have died from the coronavirus in B.C.
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Vancouver firm proposes plan to build 1m ventilators in 90 days

Vancouver firm proposes plan to build 1m ventilators in 90 days

The Emergency Ventilator Project’s design—which got underway March 19—consists of only 41 components.
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911 swamped with virus calls; non-urgent inquiries should go to 811

911 swamped with virus calls; non-urgent inquiries should go to 811

B.C. paramedics are reporting that 75 per cent of recent calls to 911 ambulance dispatch are related to suspicions of COVID-19 or other influenza-type symptoms.
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B.C.’s health officials hope for the best, plan for the worst in COVID-19 models

B.C.’s health officials hope for the best, plan for the worst in COVID-19 models

Lions Gate Hospital one of 17 across B.C. designated as a primary COVID-19 site
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UBC profs suggest stuck-at-home reading list

UBC profs suggest stuck-at-home reading list

Books can be obtained from libraries online or bought through outlets
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Developer pitches West Vancouver gondola

Developer pitches West Vancouver gondola

Tram line would connect new development to Dundarave Village
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B.C. making $3 million fund available for arts groups affected by COVID-19

B.C. making $3 million fund available for arts groups affected by COVID-19

Eligible arts organizations will receive up to $15,000 to help pay their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is setting up a $3 million fund to be administered by the BC Arts Council.
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Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

The company says customers enrolled in the program will get access to high-speed internet at no cost for 60 days
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