Vaccines to be required for healthcare workers

Starting on October 26th, vaccinations will be a condition of employment in the healthcare industry.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Provincial Health Officer said this mandate will include all workers, students, physicians, residents, contractors and volunteers in healthcare facilities.

Dr. Henry added that in the rare instances where someone may be medically exempt, a committee of experts will review every case.

B.C. will also start offering third doses for immunocompromised people.

Dr. Henry said people will be contacted if they are eligible for a third shot.

The province has identified 300,000 people who are immunocompromised, 15,000 are severely compromised and will be able to get a third dose this week.

120,000 are moderately compromised and will be able to get a third dose by late September or early October and the rest of the 300,000 will be eligible at a later date.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.
- Advertisement -