After Increasing For Two Weeks, the Number of COVID-Positive Hospital Patients Somewhat Declines
There are now 237 patients with the illness in hospitals, down from 240 the week prior. The number of patients with COVID-19 in British Columbia hospitals decreased on Thursday, the
To Collect COVID-19 Vaccine Data from High-Risk Groups, the Health Ministry Fought: General Auditor of BC
Study reveals gaps in the information gathered on patients, staff, and healthcare providers. British Columbia has administered more than 14 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but a recent audit
Paramedics and Dispatchers at BC Ambulance Approve the Three-Year Collective Agreement
Over the course of the agreement, wages may increase by as much as 13%. Over 4,500 paramedics and dispatchers working for British Columbia’s ambulance service voted 96% in favor of
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 Continue To Decline, Although ICU Numbers Are Largely Stable
According to the province, 25 patients received critical care on Thursday out of 188 hospitalized patients. As B.C. recorded 20 additional deaths connected to the virus in a week, the
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Sacked From Alberta, Moves To Job With B.C. Public Health Leaders
Hinshaw is appointed as a temporary deputy public health officer. The westernmost province of B.C. announced Wednesday that the former chief medical officer who had been removed from her position
Many People of Canada Support COVID-19 Testing Strategy for Chinese Travellers, Survey Finds
Some study respondents don’t believe the policy will be real. Canada is among nations that have authorized a coronavirus testing policy for travellers entering Canada from China. A current survey
While Illnesses Level Due to Respiration off In B.C., Hospitalizations Remain High
Dr. Bonnie Henry says this breathing disease season has been “very uncommon.” This year’s respirational virus season continues to put pressure on B.C.’s medical system, but the occurrence of illnesses
B.C. SPCA Gets Hold Of 15 Starving Dogs From Clearwater Breeder
‘They’re walking skeletons,’ says security officer with SPCA Animal security officers with the B.C. SPCA seized 13 hungry dogs from a breeder in Clearwater, B.C., about 125 kilometers north of
Northern Health Influence Residents To Get Vaccinated Amid Virus Spike
With virus season now in full blow, Northern Health is retelling residents to be advanced in their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. This comes as the health consultant is expecting an