First case of omicron variant reported and COVID-19 gathering restrictions updated

The provincial government has reported B.C.’s first case of the omicron variant.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, said the case was found in a person residing in the Fraser Health region.

They had recently returned from travelling in Nigeria.

She said her team along with the Public Health Agency of Canada has identified a further 204 people who recently travelled to affected countries.

All of those people are in isolation and are providing a PCR test.

The regional restrictions of Interior Health have been removed.

Dr. Henry said it is due to a decrease in transmission in the area, but people must still follow provincial health guidelines.

However further gathering restrictions are now in place across the province.

Starting today, worship services capacity will be capped at 50 per cent unless all participants are fully vaccinated.

Masks will also now be required during worship services unless eating or drinking.

Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 

Report makes six recommendations on event safety after Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

A report commissioned by the B.C. government after a deadly attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver makes a number of recommendations to improve security at public events.

B.C. SPCA welcomes proposed ban on exotic cats

The B.C. SPCA is welcoming proposed regulations from the B.C. government to ban all exotic cat species. 

RCMP seeking two men after explosion outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s North Van office

RCMP have released images of two men they believe were involved in an explosion last month in North Vancouver, which damaged the front door of the building housing the constituency office of B.C. NDP MLA and cabinet minister Bowinn Ma.
- Advertisement -