NEW - There are 514 new cases of COVID-19 in BC. There are epi cases. There have been a total of 66,779 cases in BC. #bcpoli
NEW - There are 5 new COVID-19 deaths in BC. The total is now 1,189 COVID related deaths in BC. #bcpoli
NEW - The outbreak at Little Mountain LTC is now over. This has been the most devastating outbreak in the province. #bcpoli
BREAKING - All LTC residents in BC have now been offered the vaccine. This a big milestone in BC. This is for first doses. #bcpoli
There are 292 people in hospital, up 1. There are 74 in ICU, down 1. So far 59,551 people have recovered. There are 4,557 active cases and 7,242 in self-isolation. #bcpoli
New cases by health authority:
Coastal - 134
Fraser - 223
Island - 29
Interior - 71
Northern - 57
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Coastal - 134
Fraser - 223
Island - 29
Interior - 71
Northern - 57
#bcpoli
The province is still hoping to stay on schedule for Phase 1 and 2 even with announced shortages from Moderna and Pfizer. #bcpoli
Dr. Bonnie Henry speaking broadly now about the last year. Emotional speaking about the way we have supported each other and the way rituals have changed. #bcpoli
Dr. Bonnie Henry - "It is out community and compassion that will see us through this storm. I know we will be together again. I know we will be able to take off our masks." #bcpoli
Adrian Dix is updating the surgery numbers now. British Columbia continues to perform more surgeries now compared to a year ago. The province has invested heavily in this. #bcpoli
Dix says on February 8 there will be facility by facility details around LTC. #bcpoli
On case of family claiming pregnant woman was turned away at Kitimat hospital, Dix says he can't speak to specifics but that all hospitals must ensure culturally friendly care and racism is not tolerated in the health acre system Northern Health has initiated a review. #bcpoli
Adrian Dix - "There are some people that need to do more." But acknowledges most people are doing everything they can. #bcpoli
NEW - So far 124,979 vaccinations have been done in BC against COVID-19. #bcpoli
On variants and schools, Dr. Henry says none of the LTC outbreaks or school cases have been linked to the variant. #bcpoli
On mixed messaging, Dr. Henry says 'we need to be cautious' there was not transmission at movie theatres. Says it is very different than risk around skiing. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says the risk is not on the ski hill. Acknowledges going skiing is important for a lot of families. Says they are working with industry groups for a community based approach. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry promises stepping up enforcement around rental properties. More details coming next week. #bcpoli
On Moderna shortages, Dr. Henry says it's frustrating because the province was gaining momentum. Says the most important piece was LTC vaccinations. #bcpoli
On AstraZeneca, Dr. Henry perks up. Says there is good news and there will be a meeting Sunday morning. the hope is approval will come soon. #bcpoli
On Spring Break, Dr. Henry says Spring Break is something we will have to do at home. "We will actively be discouraging people from other provinces to come into British Columbia." #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says the fewer transmission events that happen the lower chance there is for mutation. #bcpoli #covid19BC
Dr. Henry - "If we can get this under control and get people protected we can have a summer again." #bpoli
At what it means to actively discourage, Dr. Henry says day trips are less risky. That means skiing in Whistler from Van and to Mount Washington from Victoria are ok. But no apres ski. #bcpoli
On vaccine in LTC and assisted living, Dr. Henry says not everyone can receive the vaccine. And there are some who have not received in, but everyone has been offered. Dr. Henry indicates they need some more info. #bcpoli
On reaching everyone by the end of March., Dr. Henry says the goal is to still reach them all. #bcpoli
On trips to Arizona, California and Hawaii and why no ban, Dr. Henry alludes to the fact the United States will soon be announcing measures around travel into the country. #bcpoli
On vaccine priorities by age and not by different health conditions, Dr. Henry says many people with disabilities fit into categories that will be prioritized for health reasons. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says not everyone can be first in line and it is being done by risk. "It comes down to saying do we bump someone who is 90 and living on their own behind someone in a group home with disability. This are terrible things to wrestle with." #bcpoli
On COVID Zero, Dr. Henry says it is not possible here. The risk remains highest with United States and there is essential movement needed across the border. #bcpoli
Where are cases happening, Dr. Henry says it is not that simple to show case this. About 30 to 40 per cent are related to workplaces. But it is not the public interface. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says 1/3 of spread was at social events before they were banned. Says it has gone, but is still transmitting and then spilling over into care homes or workplaces. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says right now the spread is also happening at small social gatherings and mentions Fernie, Whistler and Williams Lake. #bcpoli
On vaccine roll out on DTES, Dr. Henry says they are connected to recent cases linked to shelters. "This clinic is to try to address those at most risk." #bcpoli
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