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LIVE: B.C. health officials provide COVID-19 update for April 12, 2021 #covid19 #covid19bc https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1dRKZNgbpMVKB
NEW: B.C. has recorded 3,289 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period.
Fri-Sat = 1,283
Sat-Sun = 1,036
Sun-Mon = 970
Fri-Sat = 1,283
Sat-Sun = 1,036
Sun-Mon = 970
New deaths = 18
Total number of people who have died since pandemic began = 1,513
Active cases = 9,937
Hospitalizations = 368
Critical care or ICU = 121
Close contacts w/active daily follow up = 15,900
Number of people recovered = 101,216
Total number of people who have died since pandemic began = 1,513
Active cases = 9,937
Hospitalizations = 368
Critical care or ICU = 121
Close contacts w/active daily follow up = 15,900
Number of people recovered = 101,216
New cases by health authority:
Vancouver Coastal Health = 740
Fraser Health = 1,957
Island Health = 167
Interior Health = 299
Northern Health = 125
Vancouver Coastal Health = 740
Fraser Health = 1,957
Island Health = 167
Interior Health = 299
Northern Health = 125
Dr. Henry: We do not have exact percentage of variants of concern due to a data issue. However, approximately 50 per cent of active cases in B.C. are variants of concern.
2 new outbreaks = Dufferin Care Centre in Coquitlam, Sunset Manor in Chilliwack
Active outbreaks in long-term care, assisted living: 6
Acute care outbreaks = 7
Active outbreaks in long-term care, assisted living: 6
Acute care outbreaks = 7
Total vaccine doses = +1,112,000 million
Dr. Henry: People 55+ eligible for Astra-Zeneca. Although AZ is paused for people under age of 55, it's a safe, effective vaccine. If you are over 55, I strongly encourage you to get vaccinated
40+ can register on vaccination portal.
Dr. Henry: People 55+ eligible for Astra-Zeneca. Although AZ is paused for people under age of 55, it's a safe, effective vaccine. If you are over 55, I strongly encourage you to get vaccinated
40+ can register on vaccination portal.
Dr. Henry: Parallel worker vaccination program in effect in worker hot spots.
Immunizing first responders (police, fire, etc.) and also education staff (particularly Fraser Health)
Places with ongoing transmission (Prince Rupert, Terrace, Whistler) + specific neighbourhoods.
Immunizing first responders (police, fire, etc.) and also education staff (particularly Fraser Health)
Places with ongoing transmission (Prince Rupert, Terrace, Whistler) + specific neighbourhoods.
Dr. Henry: The focus is on doing all we can to keep people from getting sick, to keep people from getting hospitalized, and ensure that our health-care system can still be there for British Columbians. [1/2]
Dr. Henry: We want to minimize societal disruptions. The social and physical and mental health of British Columbians important.
So we’re only taking as much restriction as we need; we’ve been able to safely keep most businesses open. [2/2]
So we’re only taking as much restriction as we need; we’ve been able to safely keep most businesses open. [2/2]
Dr. Henry: Stay in your immediate neighbourhood. e.g. If you live in North Van, don’t travel to Richmond or Langley.
We do need to get outside every day - keep distance and safety measures in place.
Seeing a small number of people outside is okay.
We do need to get outside every day - keep distance and safety measures in place.
Seeing a small number of people outside is okay.
Dr. Henry: If you are contacted by public health and told to self-isolate, this is not optional.
Businesses → if anyone is ill or told to self-isolate, you must support them.
Businesses → if anyone is ill or told to self-isolate, you must support them.
Dr. Henry: It’s so easy to get discouraged, angry, frustrated. Now more than ever, we don’t know the story of that person who's doing something that is driving us crazy. We need to be kind, calm, safe.
Adrian Dix: In critical care, overall occupancy in B.C. looks good. But occupancy is close to 100% in key hospitals in Metro Vancouver.
There is bed capacity and ventilator usage is 20 per cent. But this has a profound effect on staff.
There is bed capacity and ventilator usage is 20 per cent. But this has a profound effect on staff.
Adrian Dix: 8 critical care nurses sent to Fraser Health.
Occupancy overall has affected surgical capacity at Vancouver Coastal Health. But it will not be like last year where we cancelled surgeries.
Occupancy overall has affected surgical capacity at Vancouver Coastal Health. But it will not be like last year where we cancelled surgeries.
Dix: Half of people over 65 in B.C. have been vaccinated.
Pfizer vaccine - 888,810 doses received so far. We expect this week to receive 138K doses of Pfizer.
Moderna - we expect 105K doses by end of this week (shipment was expected last week).
Pfizer vaccine - 888,810 doses received so far. We expect this week to receive 138K doses of Pfizer.
Moderna - we expect 105K doses by end of this week (shipment was expected last week).
Q: What happens if vaccine deliveries are delayed?
Henry: Pfizer right now has most reliable delivery sched. We plan the clinics, and if the vaccine doesn’t arrive, we have to cancel clinic.
We have contingency of Moderna doses because shipments don't usually arrive on time.
Henry: Pfizer right now has most reliable delivery sched. We plan the clinics, and if the vaccine doesn’t arrive, we have to cancel clinic.
We have contingency of Moderna doses because shipments don't usually arrive on time.
Q: Thoughts on hospital capacity in coming weeks, particularly seeing pattern in Ontario?
Dr. Henry: We meet every single day to talk about the impacts of what we’re seeing. The percentage of people who are hospitalized, whether we’re seeing changes. [1/2]
Dr. Henry: We meet every single day to talk about the impacts of what we’re seeing. The percentage of people who are hospitalized, whether we’re seeing changes. [1/2]
Dr. Henry: Rather than cancel all surgeries, we're going with a hospital-specific approach. We’re able to back each other up when there are extreme constraints. We level out the resources, and make sure we have what we need in every part of the hospital system. [2/2]
Q: How bad do numbers have to get to consider closing schools?
Dr. Henry: We have ongoing daily conservations. We know there are hot spots in B.C. related to community transmission. That's why we prioritized staff in Surrey. [1/2]
Dr. Henry: We have ongoing daily conservations. We know there are hot spots in B.C. related to community transmission. That's why we prioritized staff in Surrey. [1/2]
Dr. Henry: When we see increased transmission in communities, it's when kids are not in school. Schools are a less risky environment. We heard loud and clear from families that school shutdowns impact children negatively. We have to support children the best we can. [2/2]
Dr. Henry re: Whistler vaccinations: It's not about wealthy people flying in and getting a vaccination. It's about people who live and work in Whistler who are most at risk.
Q: How will reallocating Pfizer/Moderna to hot spots slow down age-based streams?
Dr. Henry: There will be an impact, but it's measured in days, not weeks. It's a balancing act and yes, it makes us anxious. We have to focus on areas with highest risk.
Dr. Henry: There will be an impact, but it's measured in days, not weeks. It's a balancing act and yes, it makes us anxious. We have to focus on areas with highest risk.
