Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

North Shore COVID testing site staff harassed by public

Staff already under strain have faced verbal and physical harassment, according to Vancouver Coastal Health

Jan 12, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Staff shortages force LifeLabs locations in and around Vancouver to close temporarily

The locations will be closed for at least two weeks

Jan 12, 2022 3:25 PM Read more >

When should I keep my child home from school?: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Fever is a definite no-go – but mild cold symptoms may be a different story

Jan 12, 2022 11:54 AM Read more >

Symptomatic employees should stay home regardless of PCR testing, Ministry of Health says

Both PCR tests and rapid tests are valid results to confirm COVID, Ministry of Health says

Jan 12, 2022 7:58 AM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Henry says there's no need for people to wear medical masks at all times but that in some settings they should

Jan 11, 2022 4:17 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach eight-month high

The 469 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals is the highest count since May 5.

Jan 11, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

China bans Air Canada flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

Starting Jan. 17, four more flights operated by Air Canada from Vancouver to China will be cancelled.

Jan 11, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'Keeping as much as possible open' is the focus right now, says B.C.'s top doc

Jan 11, 2022 3:40 PM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

The pills are an 'important tool' that will affect the PHO orders in B.C.

Jan 11, 2022 2:52 PM Read more >

B.C. not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

Decision comes amid record surge of COVID-19

Jan 11, 2022 2:25 PM Read more >