Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean Canada well protected for now: Tam

Even if they are not mandatory, Dr. Theresa Tam says face masks should be kept on hand.

Mar 4, 2022 12:29 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. drop in 17th straight data update

13 more COVID-19 deaths raise province's pandemic death toll to 2,896.

Mar 3, 2022 3:48 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count lowest in 2022: 73

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province have fallen in every data update since February 7.

Mar 2, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

As Omicron drags on, B.C. struggles to increase kids' vaccination rates

Dr. Bonnie Henry says health officials are facing down the "3 C's": complacency, convenience and confidence.

Mar 2, 2022 11:37 AM Read more >

Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

"It's probably everything," she said.

Mar 1, 2022 3:34 PM Read more >

Serious COVID-19 infections keep falling in B.C.

No new COVID-19 deaths were reported overnight.

Mar 1, 2022 3:28 PM Read more >

Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? B.C.'s top doc weighs in

Will the province remove the mask mandate?

Mar 1, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

B.C. to 'soon' stop providing daily virus case counts

B.C.'s top doc says the BCCDC is working on how it will track the virus as an endemic.

Mar 1, 2022 2:06 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

Novavax, Medicago vaccines can be used as safe, alternatives to mRNA, viral vector vaccines, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry

Mar 1, 2022 1:47 PM Read more >

COVID-19 sparks business bonanza for B.C. law firms

Pandemic disruption has created opportunities in numerous niche practices for lawyers

Mar 1, 2022 10:14 AM Read more >