Questions begin. First question is about one doses vs. two doses as measuring stick. Dr. Henry says different strains of virus is being watched very carefully. The province is watching variant spread carefully and techniques to cut transmission work against all strains. #bcpoli
On vaccine passports, Dr. Henry says work has been done with Ombudsman about how this could work. The province is worried about inequities for services and public access. Will be necessary for international travel. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says she does not see vaccine passports for anything in BC. #bcpoli
On moving back from the plan or jumping step to step, Dr. Henry says 'we are confident we will be able to move forward.' Says that is why they have listed earliest dates. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says some things will never change, like staying away from others when you are ill. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry - "I don't see a situation where we are moving backwards. But we could slow things down." #bcpoli
BC is concerned about Moderna and not having enough for second doses. BC is looking at using Pfizer for second dose if needed for those who received first dose of Moderna. #bcpoli
More details are expected in next few days around the vaccine and dose gaps. #bcpoli
On booking second doses and some people getting a booking, Dr. Henry says the province is looking at amount of vaccine and 'need to re-program the system'. There was a glitch when invitations went out and our honouring appointments. #bcpoli
Guidance is expected next week on AstraZeneca mix and matching. #bcpoli
On what normal social contact means, Dr. Henry says 'we all have are levels of risk tolerance'. #bcpoli
On Canucks, Lions and Whitecaps and fans in stands, Horgan says he has been engaging with BC Place tenants. Says they are working with other CFL cities on what is happening in those communities. #bcpoli
Horgan says a season in August for the CFL with fans may be possible. #bcpoli
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