Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

“We’re seeing the signs of chronic stress on the population,” said Margaret Eaton, National CEO of CMHA.

Mar 14, 2022 7:58 AM Read more >

B.C. ICUs have fewest COVID-19 patients in seven months

Three more deaths raise B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,935

Mar 11, 2022 3:59 PM Read more >

B.C. to provide free rapid antigen tests to those older than 50

People are eligible for one kit containing five tests every 28 days.

Mar 10, 2022 5:27 PM Read more >

Dr. Henry making changes to previously announced vaccine requirement for private health-care workers

B.C.'s top doc says specifics are being worked out with each regulatory college.

Mar 10, 2022 4:39 PM Read more >

Will COVID-19 restrictions come back in the fall? Here's what B.C.'s top doc had to say.

"We have to be ready to bring some tools back," said Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Mar 10, 2022 3:56 PM Read more >

TransLink, BC Transit say masks won't be mandatory after provincial repeal

Masks will no longer be required in all indoor public spaces as of March 11

Mar 10, 2022 3:52 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall below 400

B.C. is lifting some COVID-19 safety restrictions tomorrow, others April 8.

Mar 10, 2022 2:37 PM Read more >

How B.C. kids will be affected by changes to COVID-19 restrictions

"We're in a good place right now," Dr. Bonnie Henry told reporters Thursday.

Mar 10, 2022 2:03 PM Read more >

Why is B.C. dropping so many COVID-19 safety measures? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in.

People need to take an "empowered self-management approach" as the rules are lifted, says Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Mar 10, 2022 1:55 PM Read more >

B.C. axing mask requirements Friday, vax cards in April

Decision comes amid falling COVID-19 cases in B.C. after record highs

Mar 10, 2022 12:31 PM Read more >