Premier John Horgan says it has been 1 year since the first COVID-19 case in BC. "Although that first case recovered, 1,100 people have contracted COVID and not recovered." #bcpoli
Horgan says there is still a commitment from Ottawa to receive the first quarter vaccine allotment by the end of March. #bcpoli
Premier John Horgan - "I am asking you to dig a little deeper." #bcpoli
Horgan says we have seen extraordinary acts of kindness and brutal acts of racism. #bcpoli
Horgan speaking about the Baker's going to Yukon - "That is not the type of behaviour a vast majority of British Columbians would expect from their neighbour. There is nothing more un-Canadian than going to another jurisdiction to jump the line. #bcpoli
On 14 day quarantine in Manitoba, Horgan says BC looked at legal obligations. Says he is not putting in quarantine until Dr. Henry provides that recommendation. Says there are 4 roads in and out of Manitoba, there are many more into BC. #bcpoli #covid19BC
Horgan speaking to people coming into BC for non-essential reasons - 'You better behave or we will come down on you like a tonne of bricks." #bcpoli
On tickets not being stringent enough, Horgan says they are taking steps on the full force of the law. Mentions the Vancouver penthouse parties. #bcpoli #covid19BC
On what Horgan means by a tonne of bricks, Horgan speaks about ski hills and when people leave the hill and look for the party. #bcpoli
On what doing more means, Horgan says Dr. Henry is trying to explain we are not out of the woods. "Our appeal to the public is to keep up the good work and together we can do this." #bcpoli #covid19BC
On what we should have done differently or sooner over the last year, Horgan says it is probably 'yes and yes' but doesn't have specific examples. Thanks public service for putting things in place quickly. #bcpoli
Horgan - "I don't want to anger Twitter." Says British Columbians have largely been happy with what the government has done. #bcpoli
On travel restrictions from the Feds, Horgan says he is happy to Ottawa push for restrictions. Won't allude to what measures are being discussed. #bcpoli
Horgan says Spring Break concerns are less in BC than in Ontario and Quebec because of the climate. #bcpoli
On Minister Joyce Murray criticizing BC for not putting in place COVID app, Horgan says the advice the province is getting is nothing replaces contact tracing. #bcpoli
On deterring people coming in BC, Horgan says if 'we see the increase in people is contributing significantly' to COVID-19 cases than BC can put in quarantine. #bcpoli
On vaccines for Olympians from BC, Horgan says the vaccine plan is based on age and the province will not make exemptions. Says there could be exception made if new vaccines come on board. #bcpoli
On Spring Break and Family Day travel, Horgan says Family Day is an opportunity to break out a puzzle and not a time to travel. #bcpoli
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