COVID-19

After previously resisting the idea of wide-spread face mask use, Canada’s top doctor said it would be fine for people to wear cloth masks — reserving medical and N95 masks for health care workers — in situations where it might be hard to maintain physical distance.

The BC Nurses’ Union is calling on the government to arrange subsidized accommodations for health care workers across the province

"I feel like my dream was shattered and all of our hard work went to waste," says one Vancouver restaurant owner who has had to postpone opening

Measures now in place around the province, which limit care facility staff to working in one facility only, are a direct result of lessons learned from Lynn Valley, said Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Past disease outbreaks improved the way we lived. If governments are smart, COVID-19 could do the same

"I'm getting a distinct Sesame Street vibe from this and I LOVE IT!"

And only 63% feel that most Canadians are taking physical-distancing measures seriously.

Mitigating the effects of future pandemics will require sound and efficient predictions

There have been 4 new deaths.

"The employee has our full support and we wish them a speedy recovery."