Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Seven new COVID-19 deaths push B.C. death toll to 1,873

ICU wards see decline in COVID-19 patients for first time since August 25

Sep 15, 2021 2:57 PM Read more >

The Mu variant is here in B.C. Here's what you need to know.

Is the Mu variant as much of a risk to B.C. residents as the Delta?

Sep 14, 2021 4:57 PM Read more >

Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients fill B.C. hospitals

B.C. has 288 COVID-19 patients in hospitals – highest count since May 28

Sep 14, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

B.C. health minister defends COVID vax order for health-care workers

All B.C. health-care workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 26.

Sep 14, 2021 2:08 PM Read more >

'It works!': Vancouverites share their first experiences using the BC Vaccine Card

"Just showed my vax card for the first time and my local pub. They have turned away 10 people today so far," said a local.

Sep 14, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

Here's how to prepare your pet for the post-pandemic office return

As the pandemic situation continues to evolve and people return to office work, UBC has some suggestions for pet owners.

Sep 14, 2021 1:09 PM Read more >

Here are the City of Vancouver facilities requiring proof of vaccination, masks still mandatory

Entry to buildings like City Hall, libraries, and recreation centres does not require proof of vaccination

Sep 14, 2021 8:53 AM Read more >

'They have no choice in this': Henry urges people not to get frustrated with employees checking vaccine status

The BC Vaccine Card program is now in effect.

Sep 13, 2021 5:55 PM Read more >

B.C. ICUs most filled since May; 87% are unvaccinated

Only 14.2% of eligible British Columbians now unvaccinated

Sep 13, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on third COVID-19 vaccine dose for some B.C. residents

The people in this first group will receive a text notifying them to go into any clinic in B.C. to get their third dose this week.

Sep 13, 2021 4:05 PM Read more >