Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Richmond COVID-19 numbers edge up, again

VCH planned to have vaccinations completed at all long-term care facilities in Richmond this past week.

Jan 9, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

These are the latest COVID-19 exposures on B.C. flights

45 flights have been added to the BCCDC's public exposure list since Wednesday

Jan 9, 2021 1:17 PM Read more >

9 dead from COVID-19 outbreaks in 2 Richmond care homes

Relatives say they are concerned about how COVID-19 cases are cared for in long-term care homes

Jan 9, 2021 10:05 AM Read more >

New federal order expected to further reduce YVR passenger volumes

72-hour negative COVID-19 test applies to Canadian travellers as well.

Jan 8, 2021 4:49 PM Read more >

Update: 2 COVID-19 cases at Richmond Superstore

The employees last worked at the store Dec. 31 and Jan. 6

Jan 8, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

B.C. gets 761 new COVID-19 infections – the highest daily count since November

Provincial health officer Bonnie Henry warns that cases are starting to trend upward

Jan 7, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

Focus of vaccinations will remain on seniors, care workers for ‘next week or two’

More than 40,000 British Columbians vaccinated so far

Jan 7, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit all-time high as vaccinations ramp up

Another 5,456 British Columbians have been vaccinated for the virus in the past day

Jan 6, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine delivery delays: 4 of 5 B.C. health authorities have used up their supplies

“The only limit, really, to the immunization campaign is the amount of vaccine we have,” said B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix.

Jan 6, 2021 2:11 PM Read more >

Wait to complete all surgeries delayed due to COVID-19 could take 22 months in B.C.

90% of those who had surgery postponed during the first wave of the pandemic have now had surgery, government says

Jan 6, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >