Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Because of restrictions prompted by the spread of the Omicron variant, international travellers could find themselves stranded, the federal government said.

Daily case count in the province is double what it was earlier this week.

At least 24% of kids aged five to 11 have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

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Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.

Recent transmission has come from smaller gatherings, not large events, according to Dix

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'

Province reported 584 new COVID-19 infections in the past day.

28% of New West children aged 5-11 have now received their first Pfizer pediatric dose