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Immunization plan continuing with fall boosters
The B.C. government July 8 announced a fall booster program as the next step in its COVID-19 immunization plan. B.C.’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy has helped…
Take-home fentanyl test strips shown to be useful
A research study conducted by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), Interior Health (IH) and…
Text alerts for toxic drugs now available
In response to the ongoing toxic drug emergency, a new health alert system has been launched across Interior Health. “Across the province – in every…
B.C. takes next steps in COVID-19 response
As people in B.C. continue to get vaccinated, the province continues with previously announced plans to further lift COVID-19 restrictions. The province has begun rolling…
B.C.’s COVID-19 update for March 24
B.C. March 24 reports 271 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 354,874 cases in the province. The new cases include: * Interior Health:…
B.C.’s mask mandate ends at midnight
Vaccine cards being eliminated April 8 Starting tomorrow (March 11), British Columbians no longer must wear masks in public indoor spaces. Face coverings will be…
B.C.’s COVID-19 update for March 3
B.C. is March 3 reporting 391 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 349,604 cases in the province. Click to enlarge The new cases…
B.C.’s COVID-19 update for February 24
B.C. February 24 reported 597 new cases of COVID-19, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 346,793 cases in the province. The new cases…
Province loosening some restrictions for vaccinated only
Life will be returning to a semblance of normal, for those vaccinated, starting Thursday, Feb. 17. With the caveat of still requiring a vaccine passport…