Tuesday, May 26, 2026
    ADVT 
    National

    B.C. making fall preparations for COVID-19

    Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Jul, 2022 03:16 PM
    • B.C. making fall preparations for COVID-19

    SURREY, B.C. - Preparations are underway to help British Columbia fight any potential surges in COVID-19 this fall.

    Health Minister Adrian Dix says the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended and he's urging people to continue to stay safe and ensure they have been vaccinated.

    Dix says the number of people in hospital in B.C. with COVID-19 continues to decline but that isn't the case in other jurisdictions.

    The minister made the comments at a news conference announcing the government is seeking proposals to build a new hospital and cancer centre in Surrey.

    Dix says there are currently no immediate plans to return to a provincewide mask mandate.

    He says it's unclear what the COVID infection rate will look like this fall, but they're preparing for a possible spike in respiratory illnesses.

    "So, no option is ever excluded. Right now we see overall the level of hospitalizations coming down for COVID-19, but we also see other places in the world with real challenges."

    Prev Next

    MORE National ARTICLES

    BC Housing Market at Historically Low Level of Supply

    BC Housing Market at Historically Low Level of Supply
    Total active residential listings were down nearly 40 per cent year-over-year in October, falling to an all-time record low for the province. Active listings have now fallen for five consecutive months on a seasonally adjusted basis.

    BC Housing Market at Historically Low Level of Supply

    As of January 4, 2022, all City of Surrey staff and elected officials must be fully vaccinated

    As of January 4, 2022, all City of Surrey staff and elected officials must be fully vaccinated
    At Monday’s regular Council meeting, Surrey City Council adopted the same vaccination requirements that have been introduced for City staff. Effective January 4, 2022, all City of Surrey staff and elected officials must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to the City.    

    As of January 4, 2022, all City of Surrey staff and elected officials must be fully vaccinated

    Seeking witnesses to pedestrian hit and run: Richmond RCMP

    Seeking witnesses to pedestrian hit and run: Richmond RCMP
    According to the pedestrian, as he crossed Bridgeport Rd at Simpson Rd a vehicle allegedly pulled out of a parking lot, striking him, which resulted in him falling to the ground. The pedestrian did not get a good look at the vehicle, however, a witness described the vehicle as a gray SUV.

    Seeking witnesses to pedestrian hit and run: Richmond RCMP

    Fatal collision in Langley claims the life of a 17 year old

    Fatal collision in Langley claims the life of a 17 year old
    The driver and lone occupant, a 17-year-old male from Langley, did not survive the collision. His family has been advised of his passing.    

    Fatal collision in Langley claims the life of a 17 year old

    Man guilty of first degree murder in 2019 homicide

    Man guilty of first degree murder in 2019 homicide
    Vancouver resident Zenen Cepeda Silva was found suffering from a gunshot injury and was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.    

    Man guilty of first degree murder in 2019 homicide

    War vet joins B.C. Veterans Village project

    War vet joins B.C. Veterans Village project
    Led by the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Whalley Legion Branch 229 and Lark Group, it will also provide affordable housing, market housing and legion facilities.

    War vet joins B.C. Veterans Village project

    PrevNext