B.C. could lift some COVID-19 restrictions by Feb. 21, top doctor says
COVID-19: B.C. hospitalizations still hovering under 1,000, 9 more deaths reported However, she said Friday that a complete reopening will not be possible because evidence from around the world suggests infections spread quickly without a phased-in approach, which is necessary as the pandemic is expected to continue for some time.“New variants will surely emerge.
Immunity will wane, whether that’s from infection or from vaccination. We know that there’s a seasonality, and next fall will bring the increased risk of transmission again.
And we need to prepare for that.”Henry said B.C.’s committee on immunization will be discussing a recommendation from its federal counterpart that children between the ages of five and 12 get a booster shot if they have underlying health conditions.There are pros and cons in making that decision and more details will be provided at her next briefing on Tuesday, she said.Henry said people have adapted through five waves of COVID-19 since B.C.
identified its first infection two years ago, but seniors and people who are unvaccinated remain most at risk of contracting the virus. ‘Certainly been a long two years’: B.C.
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