Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Getting vaccinated and keeping sick kids at home are the top 2 ways to fight COVID in schools, the PHO says

Oct 1, 2021 3:31 PM Read more >

Masks now required in B.C. classrooms for all grades

The order will remain in place for the rest of the school term.

Oct 1, 2021 11:09 AM Read more >

B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

Much data unavailable as government officials busy observing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 30, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

Surrey school board mandates masks for all K-12 students

Surrey Board of Education will also employ take-home test kits and hopes to develop in-school vaccine clinics.

Sep 30, 2021 9:53 AM Read more >

Here's why your face mask might not be permitted on your next flight

What you need to know before you go.

Sep 29, 2021 5:42 PM Read more >

B.C. has 11 COVID-19 deaths in past day

COVID-19 hospitalizations at 19-week high.

Sep 29, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

B.C. father of two dies of COVID, prompts others to get vaccinated

Joshua Mellor, 39, died Sept. 27. He loved farming and his family, according to his sister.

Sep 29, 2021 10:02 AM Read more >

B.C. hospital occupancy remains far below pre-pandemic times

77.1% of B.C. hospitals beds are filled. Pre-pandemic, occupancy exceeded 100%.

Sep 28, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Ex-China hostage Michael Kovrig gets COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

One of freed diplomat’s first public appearances is to receive vaccination in Toronto.

Sep 28, 2021 3:47 PM Read more >

This interactive map shows COVID vaccine requirements around the globe

Canadians should always check travel requirements twice before they leave.

Sep 28, 2021 2:03 PM Read more >