Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

UBC researchers determine bigger gap better for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

They found a seven-week gap was better than a four-week gap

Dec 1, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases in B.C. ICUs at low since August

Province reports first case of the Omicron variant.

Nov 30, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Henry promotes ‘equal access to vaccination’ as B.C. ID’s first Omicron variant

Most of global population not fully vaccinated as B.C. embarks on booster campaign

Nov 30, 2021 2:09 PM Read more >

B.C. reports first case of Omicron variant

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the province is reporting its first case of the new variant.

Nov 30, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

New and active B.C. COVID-19 cases hit multi-month lows

Eleven COVID-19 deaths raise province's pandemic death toll to 2,333.

Nov 29, 2021 3:44 PM Read more >

Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Everything you need to know about the new guidance on face masks.

Nov 26, 2021 4:59 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to new multi-month low

Omicron variant has yet to appear in B.C., say health officials.

Nov 26, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >

Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

The variant has 'a host of mutations which make it more immune evasive.'

Nov 26, 2021 3:16 PM Read more >

What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

A B.C. family lawyer explains where parents stand in terms of the recently approved pediatric vaccine.

Nov 26, 2021 2:14 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. below 300 for first time since September

Three more COVID-19 deaths raise provincial death toll to 2,316.

Nov 25, 2021 4:08 PM Read more >