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 >

Poll: North Shore residents look forward to easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Most North Shore residents say they're ready to see pandemic restrictions lifted. About 20 per cent are worried.

Mar 2, 2022 2:51 PM Read more >

Andy Prest: Lessons learned through two years of a pandemic

Please let's never bring back 'elbow bumps,' and other wisdom gained over two weird years

Mar 2, 2022 12:01 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 >

COVID-19 infections continue to drop on North Shore, data shows

Concentrations of the COVID-19 virus in local wastewater have plummeted since a peak in January.

Mar 1, 2022 6:05 PM 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 >