LIVE: Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix provide an update on COVID-19 in B.C. #covid19bctwitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Health Minister Adrian Dix acknowledges it's been two years since the first COVID-19 case was found in B.C.
“It’s certainly been a long two years," he says.
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry: We are here today in a very different place than two years ago. Remembering where we have been and what we have come through can help us put where we are today into perspective.
LIVE: Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix provide their weekly update on COVID-19 in the province. #covid19bctwitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Dix: B.C. will hold COVID-19 briefings on Dec. 21 and Dec. 29.
Dr. Henry: I did want to pause and acknowledge that we have lost a record number of our community members to the toxic drug crisis in B.C. in October. We mourn their loss.
Health Minister Adrian Dix: We are seeing additional cases - more than 500 cases yesterday - and some increase in outbreaks. Not qualitatively the same as they were from Nov-February in long-term care, but nonetheless, they are concerning.
BREAKING: B.C. will mandate vaccines for all those working in long-term care and assisted living, says Health Minister Adrian Dix. #COVID19BC
Dr. Bonnie Henry: Data shows less than 5% of COVID-19 cases in B.C. right now are among people who are fully vaccinated. 78% of cases are people who are not vaccinated + 18% of cases are one dose.
DBH: Each health authority will be offering new ways to deliver vaccines. This effort is critical for step 4 because more people are travelling to B.C. Dancing, fall fairs, unrestricted weddings will be possible if this plan is followed.