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03.09.2020 / 20:51

Union urges B.C. to reopen casinos amid COVID-19 pandemic

health officials urge British Columbians to scale back on socializing, casinos are pushing the province to roll the dice and allow them to reopen.Casinos have reopened in other provinces amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but B.C. provincial health officer Dr.

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Talking to an expert about Dr. Bonnie Henry’s advice to ‘shrink our bubbles’ once again

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is telling British Columbians that after a summer of relaxed restrictions, it’s time to cut back once again on our socializing.

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B.C.’s top doctor asks us to shrink social circles again amid COVID-19. Will anyone listen?

COVID-19 pandemic, one that will require British Columbians to adjust to a new normal after many widened their social circles over the summer.“After many months of restrictions, we all needed to reconnect with family, our friends with our communities this summer,” provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said.“We travelled, we enjoyed our province, and many of us recharged.

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B.C. reports 58 new COVID-19 cases, one death as hospitalizations continue to rise

coronavirus continues to rise.There are now a record 1,124 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.Thirty-one people are in hospital — the highest number since June 3. Ten of those patients are in intensive care.The 58 new cases, including one epi-linked case, reported on Tuesday is significantly lower than the 14-day average, which is 84.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Officials also announced one new death at a long-term care facility, bringing the provincial death toll to 209.Provincial health officer Dr.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry provides Monday COVID-19 numbers for the province of B.C.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided an update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update following record single-day jump in cases

novel coronavirus pandemic.The province will present three days’ worth of data, after reporting its highest-ever single-day jump in new COVID-19 cases on Friday.Officials said in a statement Friday that the province had recorded 124 new cases of the virus. The previous single-day record was 109.All but 10 of those new cases were in the Lower Mainland, with 60 in the Fraser Health region and 54 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province’s COVID-19 death toll remained unchanged at 204.

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Coronavirus: Face coverings to be mandatory at all Starbucks Canada locations

COVID-19 and keep their employees and customers safe.Customers who do not want to wear a covering can still order through the drive-thru, use curbside pickup through the Starbucks app or place an order for delivery. Walmart Canada making masks mandatory in all stores starting Aug.

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B.C. government faces backlash over Dr. Bonnie Henry back to school ad

As families try to figure out how to navigate a safe return to the classroom, a new B.C. government back to school ad featuring Dr. Bonnie Henry is getting blasted by critics. Kristen Robinson reports.

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‘Unrealistic’: Critics slam B.C. back-to-school COVID-19 ad featuring Dr. Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 protocols.In the ad, Henry runs through a few of the precautions that will be in place: frequent hand washing, student learning cohorts and the use of masks in some situation.In-class learning for our kids is more important than ever. That’s why we have new guidelines in place to keep everyone safe.

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Despite all the warnings, unsafe gatherings and parties continue in B.C.

Despite the pleas from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, politicians and even B.C. celebrities, the message to stop partying and keep your bubble small just isn’t being respected. Brad MacLeod reports

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Update expected Monday on number of B.C. coronavirus cases

COVID-19 cases since the last update three days ago.The update will be live on BC1, Globalnews.ca and the Global BC Facebook page.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is on vacation this week, so joining Health Minister Adrian Dix will be Dr.

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B.C. officials report 78 new cases of COVID-19, 578 active cases

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 78 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional cases on Thursday, August 13. This is the fifth-highest number of daily cases since COVID-19 came to B.C.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry explains possible long-term effects of COVID-19 on young people

While younger adults have faced fewer impacts from the coronavirus, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says they can still suffer long-term effects from the virus.

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Premier Horgan, B.C. health officials to make announcement on COVID-19 safety measures

coronavirus infections.Premier John Horgan, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister Adrian Dix are expected to speak at a news conference scheduled for 1 p.m.

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B.C. reports 46 new COVID-19 cases, 11 days with no new deaths

COVID-19 in B.C. and no new deaths.There have been 4,111 confirmed cases of the disease in the province.

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B.C.’s top doctor on masks, contact tracing and hockey trash talking

Dr. Bonnie Henry says there’s little evidence masks will help in school classrooms this fall and as Keith Baldrey reports, the provincial health officer also addressed how well contact tracing is working – and a little hockey trash talk.

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B.C.’s top doctor on ‘appropriate’ school setting for masks, creating more space in classrooms

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks Dr. Bonnie Henry about alterations that can be made inside classrooms to allow for physical distancing in confined spaces with fixed desks.

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B.C. officials report 141 new cases over 72-hour period, no new deaths

British Columbia health officials announced 141 new cases of COVID-19 over a three day reporting period on Monday, August 10. Provincial health officer Dr.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

novel coronavirus pandemic.On Friday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.

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Another COVID-19 warning posted for U.S. flight to B.C.

COVID-19.The BC Centre for Disease Control said Monday that passengers on Alaska Airlines flight No. 2930 from Seattle to Vancouver on July 31 may be at risk.The centre reminded travellers that anyone arriving from outside of Canada is required to self-isolate for 14 days.

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Video shows anti-mask protesters in downtown Vancouver Sunday

COVID-19 information from the B.C. government and health officials.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The crowd was also chanting “no new normal!” Vancouver protesters rally against masks, though experts say they slow spread of COVID-19 A woman walks by holding a sign that says, “vaccines, choice not force.”British Columbia does not require masks in public, but some private businesses do need customers to wear them to enter the premises.B.C.’s provincial health officer Dr.

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Okanagan art gallery showcases pieces made during COVID-19

Village Gallery in Lumby is celebrating some of the art that has been created during the novel coronavirus pandemic.“Some of these pictures, there’s a feeling of fear and anxiety but there are also feelings of hope,” said Robin Ledrew, Monashee Art Council board member.The small gallery worked with artist Ernie Hurst to bring the collection to life and challenged locals to create art about COVID-19.There’s everything from paintings to mosaics, a poem and even a statue of B.C.’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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Coronavirus: Large social gatherings causing concern for B.C. health officials

COVID-19 cases emerge from large social gatherings.Three Vancouver police officers and two Vancouver police patrols are in isolation after breaking up an out-of-control party with more than 100 people attending, Ralph Kaisers, president of the Vancouver Police Union, said on social media on Friday.Kaisers told Global News the party took place in an apartment in downtown Vancouver in late July.Between 16 to 20 officers are in self-isolation as a result, Kaisers said.In addition, hundreds of people are now self-isolating following a house party in North Vancouver.“The numbers of contacts related to that are in the 400 range,” B.C. provincial health officer Dr.

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Surrey RCMP crack down on after-hours clubs, arrest operator of lounge linked to COVID-19 exposure

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Police say a number of other after-hours events advertised for this weekend should be considered cancelled. Private parties in Vancouver area linked to at least 45 COVID-19 cases, officials say Earlier in the day, the head of the Vancouver Police Union said three Vancouver police officers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus after responding to a large party.Between 16 to 20 officers are in self-isolation as a result, Vancouver Police Union president Ralph Kaiser said.

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More COVID-19 warnings posted for U.S. and Canadian flights to B.C.

B.C.’s top doctor says airlines are holding back information needed for contact tracing Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said on Tuesday that the lack of contact information public health officials get from airlines “would shock you.”Henry said the airlines collect information for a different reason, which means health officials might get the name of the person or company who booked the ticket rather than the person who was actually on the flight.

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At least 45 cases of COVID-19 linked to Vancouver party

Global BC reporter Keith Baldrey asks provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry about reports of 45 cases of COVID-19 connected to a Vancouver party. Henry says an estimate of 1500 people are now in isolation connected to this event.

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Private parties in Vancouver area linked to at least 45 COVID-19 cases, says B.C.’s top doctor

COVID-19 in the province are linked to private parties in the Metro Vancouver area.Dr. Bonnie Henry said the exposure event bears a resemblance to an outbreak in Kelowna connected to private gatherings that took place over the Canada Day long weekend.“It seems to be that there are overlapping social groups that have been to a number of parties, slightly different to what we saw in the Interior, but a similar concept,” Henry said.Henry said about 400 people are now in self-isolation.“Even though they may have been smaller individual parties, the overlapping groups meant that there’s a large number of people that were potentially exposed.” Kelowna COVID-19 outbreaks linked to hotel parties: B.C.

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B.C. officials report 47 cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths for a second straight day

B.C. health officials announce 47 new cases of COVID-19, and no additional deaths on Thursday, August 8.

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Mandatory masks to be required on all Metro Vancouver public transit amid COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The cards for exempt riders will be made available at Compass Customer Service Centres at Stadium-Chinatown and Waterfront Stations.Transit Police will be able to enforce the face coverings rule on transit but the initial focus of this policy will be on awareness and education.“Transit is an important service for many British Columbians. TransLink’s decision to make masks mandatory on their vehicles will help make transit safer for passengers, and we can make it safer for our fellow passengers when we wear a mask,” Provincial Health Officer Dr.

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Dr. Bonnie Henry on mixed messages surrounding back to school plan and physical distancing

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry answers a reporter’s question on Tuesday about the confusion surrounding the back-to-school plan for B.C.

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B.C.’s top doctor addresses anxiety and fears of parents around back to school

Speaking to reporters at Tuesday’s COVID-19 presser, Dr.

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Should TransLink be more proactive about mandatory masks on Metro Vancouver buses and Skytrain?

Global BC reporter Keith Baldrey asks provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry about her thoughts about mask-wearing on public transit.

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Health officials to provide COVID-19 update following B.C. Day long weekend

novel coronavirus pandemic, following the B.C. Day long weekend.Provincial health officer Dr.

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Michael Buble headlines new Order of B.C. winners, Dr. Bonnie Henry still waiting

‘Kind, calm and safe’: Catch phrases one key to B.C.’s success managing COVID-19 Bauman could not speak directly to this year’s nominations because the nomination process is confidential.It is unknown whether anyone nominated Henry before the pandemic began.The committee did not consider either extending the nomination period or making special exceptions for individuals who have made an impact during the pandemic that would lead to deserving an Order of B.C.“Do we make exceptions to that? It’s in my experience that we do not.

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Coronavirus exposures reported on Calgary, Ottawa flights through Vancouver

Coronavirus exposures detected on two new flights through Vancouver Anyone who develops symptoms is urged to call 811 to arrange for a test immediately.On Thursday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry again expressed frustration over the difficulty of getting flight passengers’ contact information from airlines.“What’s actually in the booking system and the flight manifests don’t always line up and don’t always provide us with useful information,” said Henry.“What shows up on the flight manifest is a name, but not always how we can get in touch with them quickly.” Coronavirus: 7 more B.C.

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Everyone, including essential workers, must self isolate for 14-days if travelling outside of Canada

Speaking to reporters at the Thursday COVID-19 briefing, Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds travellers, whether travelling in the U.S.

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‘There are options’: B.C.’s top doctor on return-to-school for vulnerable kids

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks B.C. health officials Dr.

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B.C. Day long weekend advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has advice ahead of the August long weekend for British Columbians.

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Coronavirus: B.C. introduces new group size limits in short-term vacation rentals

British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday announced that she had amended a provincial health order to address short-term vacation rentals.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

novel coronavirus pandemic.On Friday, health officials announced 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, a slight dip after a week in which new diagnoses topped 30 nearly every day.One additional COVID-19 death was reported Friday, bringing the provincial death toll to 191. The number of active cases in B.C.

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Lower Mainland tries to keep cool amid first heat of COVID-19 pandemic

Sunscreen time: B.C.’s South Coast to get first real heat of the summer The district warned visitors not to park illegally on the nearby roads, saying it had increased fines for infractions.Park officials have been pleading with people to respect social distancing amid COVID-19 as they try to cool off in the heat.John McEwen, Anmore mayor and chair of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks said the parks belong to everyone, but that there are limits to what they can accommodate, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Don’t bother coming if it’s closed.

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Possible COVID-19 exposure at downtown Kelowna clothing store: Interior Health

Kelowna, B.C., is the latest to have been impacted by the recent coronavirus outbreak in the Okanagan.On Friday, Interior Health identified Fossello’s Quality Clothing store on Bernard Avenue where people may have been exposed to COVID-19.The health authority is asking individuals who visited the store on July 18 or on the morning of July 20, between 10 a.m. and noon, to self-isolate and monitor themselves for COVID-19.

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B.C. premier won’t rule out fall election, Elections BC working on pandemic protocols

Most Canadians back postponing elections until after COVID-19 pandemic: Ipsos poll Elections BC has been working with Dr. Bonnie Henry’s office to create a plan if there is an election during the pandemic.The plan includes increased advance voting opportunities to help reduce voting place crowds, increased use of remote voting options and physically distanced polling stations.“The COVID-19 pandemic makes it very likely that the next election will be held under some level of public health restrictions,” reads a statement from Elections BC.“Administering safe and accessible elections during the pandemic is a challenge that election administrators across Canada and around the world are grappling with.

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New orders for houseboats and rental properties will fall on owners

Global BC reporter Richard Zussman asks Dr. Bonnie Henry about the new rules for rental properties announced Thursday and how the restrictions will be enforced by public health and law enforcement officials.

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No plans for ‘heavy-handed’ mandatory mask policy, says B.C.’s top doctor

COVID-19, the province’s top doctor said Thursday.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wouldn’t rule the idea out in a situation where B.C.

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B.C. health officials to provide Thursday coronavirus update

novel coronavirus response at 12:30 p.m. PT on Thursday.Global News will stream the briefing live here on our website and on our Facebook page, and carry it on BC1.

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New COVID-19 rules at B.C. bars and nightclubs impact entertainment events

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Bonnie Henry answers a reporter’s question about stricter COVID-19 measures for nightclubs and bars involving entertainment events like trivia night and karaoke.

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B.C. restaurants need plans in place to support people to follow the rules: Dr. Henry

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry answers a reporter’s question at her Wednesday COVID-19 briefing following a change to nightclub and bar rules.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0