Catherine Garrett
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Additional precautions needed before casinos, gaming facilities reopen: Doctor Henry
The province of Alberta reopened casinos and other gaming facilities in June under enhanced cleaning measures, but British Columbia’s Health Officials are hesitant to follow suit, at least for...
Covid19 update: Overnight summer camps put on hold; BC reports 11 new cases
British Columbia Health Officials have announced 11 new cases of Covid-19 today (May 30) for 2,573.For the third day this week there have been no deaths recorded, as 164...
Covid19 Update: BC records 16 cases, 2 deaths on eve of Phase two of restart plan
There have been an additional 16 cases of Covid-19 identified in the province since Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 2,444.Two more people have succumbed to the virus, both...
Additional $500k in funding given to Family Caregivers of BC to support seniors during Covid-19
As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1 million to help support caregivers...
Additional $500k in funding given to Family Caregivers of BC
As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1 million to help support caregivers...
Province authorizes $2,000 fine for price gouging, secondary reselling of medical supplies
The provincial government is cracking down on inflating prices and those who choose to resell medical equipment under the COVID-19 pandemic.British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General,...
11 new Covid-19 fatalities in BC, province nears 1,500 cases
11 patients have died from Covid-19 since Saturday's update, say BC health officials.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry links the majority of the deaths to long term care homes.Additionally,...
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