B.C.’s health minister and seniors’ advocate are scheduled to announce supports for older residents amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Adrian Dix and Isobel Mackenzie will make the announcement at 1 p.m. PT on Thursday. Global News will stream the event here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Seniors are disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
All 14 related deaths in the province to date have been people aged 70 or older. The largest outbreaks in B.C. are linked to two seniors’ homes: North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Care Centre and Vancouver’s Haro Park Centre.