Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Bowen Island News and Information

Baby medevaced out of B.C. First Nation as COVID-19 cases surge

The number of cases in the central coast community of Klemtu has surged in recent weeks, worrying residents and sending at least one baby to hospital on a helicopter.

Mar 18, 2022 4:20 PM Read more >

B.C. changes visiting rules at seniors' care homes as COVID-19 wanes

Mar 18, 2022 3:25 PM Read more >

Here's why travellers to Canada who test positive for COVID-19 have to quarantine for double the time than B.C. requires

If you contract COVID-19 in B.C. and are fully vaccinated you only need to isolate for five days.

Mar 17, 2022 4:38 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 300

Seven COVID-19 deaths raise province's pandemic death toll to 2,960.

Mar 17, 2022 3:25 PM Read more >

No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

Canada has officially dropped mandatory testing for COVID-19 at its borders, but will still carry out random tests.

Mar 17, 2022 8:06 AM Read more >

B.C. has eight COVID-19 deaths in past day

Number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals continues to decline.

Mar 16, 2022 3:46 PM Read more >

B.C. government launches review of pandemic response

British Columbians have until April 20 to submit their feedback about how they have been affected by the government's response to the pandemic.

Mar 16, 2022 1:13 PM Read more >

Canada is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

The federal government will make an announcement tomorrow.

Mar 16, 2022 12:33 PM Read more >

Free rapid antigen tests now available to B.C. residents aged 40+

You'll need your personal health number if you're picking up a kit.

Mar 15, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations keep falling

No new COVID-19 deaths or active outbreaks were discovered in past day.

Mar 15, 2022 3:20 PM Read more >

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