Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID booster doses rolling out slowly in New Westminster

Just 25% of New Westminster adults (aged 18+) have received their third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as of Jan. 11

Jan 12, 2022 8:05 PM Read more >

Here's what it is like for a B.C. resident to travel internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wondering what travel will be like when the advisory is lifted?

Jan 12, 2022 7:22 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to 500

There have not been more COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals since April.

Jan 12, 2022 4:03 PM Read more >

New Westminster COVID-19 test positivity at 37%

Official case counts impacted by changes to B.C.'s testing regime, but New West dropped this past week

Jan 12, 2022 2:05 PM Read more >

When should I keep my child home from school?: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Fever is a definite no-go – but mild cold symptoms may be a different story

Jan 12, 2022 11:54 AM Read more >

COVID-19: 53% of New West kids now have first vaccine dose

New Westminster still leads in Fraser Health but lags behind Vancouver and Greater Victoria

Jan 12, 2022 8:43 AM Read more >

Symptomatic employees should stay home regardless of PCR testing, Ministry of Health says

Both PCR tests and rapid tests are valid results to confirm COVID, Ministry of Health says

Jan 12, 2022 7:58 AM Read more >

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Henry says there's no need for people to wear medical masks at all times but that in some settings they should

Jan 11, 2022 4:17 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations reach eight-month high

The 469 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals is the highest count since May 5.

Jan 11, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

China bans Air Canada flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

Starting Jan. 17, four more flights operated by Air Canada from Vancouver to China will be cancelled.

Jan 11, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >