Mitigation Measures According to this article, it’s not that fast food restaurants have a blanket exemption from the mask mandate: takeout is exempted. Vaccines It’s Friday! That means there’s updates to the vax uptake by age over time, first and second doses: I have to say GO TEENS! And also, wth, 50-somethings? What are you… Continue reading 2021-09-03 BC
Category: Mitigation measures
2021-09-02 BC
Press Briefing There was a surprise briefing which I did not watch. Mostly it was on new mitigation measures for the Northern Health Authority: Personal gatherings in your home – one additional family or 5 guests Personal gatherings outside your home – maximum 50 people Indoor events – have a safety plan (the organizer should… Continue reading 2021-09-02 BC
2021-09-01 BC
Mitigation Measures There were anti-vax protests today. UBC students got drunk and rowdy and violated distancing measures at a fraternity — and the frat got a $5000 fine. Statistics +785 cases, +2 deaths, +6,266 first doses, +9,191 second doses. Currently 199 in hospital / 112 in ICU, 5,873 active cases, 158,900 recovered. first doses second… Continue reading 2021-09-01 BC
2021-08-24 BC
Mitigation Measures The province announced a new mask mandate for all indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status. This includes mass transit and taxis, but exempts restaurants if seated and fitness centres when actively engaged in physical activity. The province has announced back-to-school plans: Masks will be mandatory in schools above grade 3. Daily health… Continue reading 2021-08-24 BC
2021-08-23 BC
Mitigation Measures The province will be requiring vaccination by 13 September to enter a number of different types of establishments. These include indoor ticketed sporting events, indoor and patio dining in restaurants, fitness centres, casinos, and indoor organized events (e.g. conferences and weddings). UBC will be requiring proof of vaccination to live in the residence… Continue reading 2021-08-23 BC
2021-08-13 BC
Mitigation Measures It is unclear if BC Ferries passengers’ will need to be vaccinated as part of the federal mandate that various types of passengers need to be vaccinated. Vaccines It’s Friday, so there’s an update on vaccinations by age, with data through 7 August: Treatment This article warns of staffing shortages, especially among nurses.… Continue reading 2021-08-13 BC
2021-08-09 BC
Press Briefing I didn’t actually watch the press briefing, but this tweet says that there wasn’t much news aside from that the province is now allowing a second dose at 4 weeks across the province. (They had shortened the interval in the Okanagan.) Mitigation Measures The Americans are coming! This article says that there was… Continue reading 2021-08-09 BC
2021-08-07/08 BC
Mitigation Measures This article says that many faculty at UBC are upset with the COVID plans for the fall. This article says that Pt. Roberts residents (and a few other exclaves) can enter Canada without the quarantine fuss.
2021-08-04 BC
Mitigation Measures Today, Dr. Henry said that she thought we were absolutely on track to enter Stage 4 on 7 Sept as planned. This surprises me, to say the least. From the BC Restart website: The criteria for moving to Step 4 is more than 70% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along… Continue reading 2021-08-04 BC
2021-07-28 BC
Transmission This article talks about the sharp rise in cases in the Central Okanagan. Mitigation Measures In response to spiking case rates, the Province has instituted some restrictions on the Central Okanagan. This article explains. Statistics +185 cases, +3 deaths, +5,321 first doses, +43,420 second doses. Currently 47 in hospital / 20 in ICU, 909… Continue reading 2021-07-28 BC