Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Officials say campaign could stretch into March

New rules go into effect Dec. 21

Because of restrictions prompted by the spread of the Omicron variant, international travellers could find themselves stranded, the federal government said.

There's no word yet on whether the outbreak is a result of the Omicron variant. The outbreak is the fourth to be declared at the North Shore hospital since the pandemic began.

Daily case count in the province is double what it was earlier this week.

The number of COVID cases in North Vancouver more than doubled this week, despite high vaccination rates

Over 30 HandyDART workers will be given unpaid leave starting Dec. 21, when a TransLink mandatory vaccination policy goes into effect. Some worry it will compound a worker shortage and threaten to reduce service.

Check your cabinets!

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.