January 13, 2022 People who are pregnant can book a COVID-19 booster vaccine if it has been at least eight weeks since they received their second vaccine dose. While it is recommended people get their booster six months after …
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BC Seniors’ Guide is now available in Tagalog, Hindi
January 12, 2022 (Translation: Hindi and Tagalog, visit HERE People in British Columbia whose first language is Tagalog or Hindi can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide in their own language. The enhanced 12th edition of the guide was published …
Enhanced safety measures, delayed return to school to support safe, in-person learning
December 30, 2021 A full return to school for students in kindergarten to Grade 12 will be delayed until Monday, Jan. 10, in order to give public health and B.C. schools additional time to adapt to the impacts of the …
Province strengthens COVID-19 measures for safer holiday season
December 21, 2021 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese 繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, Punjabi read HERE ) The provincial health officer is implementing additional measures to address rising COVID-19 case counts that could result in increased hospitalizations and critical care admissions and the …
Province introduces new COVID-19 measures for safer holiday season
December 17, 2021 (Translations: Traditional Chinese 繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, French, Punjabi, read HERE ) To address rising COVID-19 case counts and keep people safe, the provincial health officer is issuing revised orders, which take effect on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Measures will …
Holiday cheer warms up Robson Square ice rink until Feb.28
December 02, 2021 Robson Square ice rink is open for people to lace up their skates and hit the ice this winter for the 12th annual outdoor skating season. “The iconic Robson Square ice rink is officially opening to provide …
Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1, 2022
Nov.24, 2021 (Translations: Traditional Chinese 繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, French, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, read HERE) Paid sick leave will be standard for workers in British Columbia beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with a minimum of five paid sick days each year. …
Joint statement on Health Canada approval of COVID-19 pediatric vaccine
November 19, 2021 (Translations: Traditional Chinese 繁體中文,Arabic, Farsi, French, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, read HERE ) Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following statement regarding Health Canada’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine …
St. Paul’s Hospital moves forward with new research centre
November 17, 2021 People are a step closer to a new clinical support and research centre at St. Paul’s Hospital as the Province shortlists three proponents to participate in the request for proposal (RFP) to design and build the new centre. …
Indoor mask mandate extended
October 29, 2021 British Columbia’s provincial health officer has extended the mask mandate that requires masks be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. The previous order, which was set to expire on Oct. 31, 2021, has been extended …