The outbreak at Royal City Manor, a long-term care home in New Westminster, began on Jan. 3 and quickly grew to include dozens of residents and staff members.
With registration for COVID-19 immunization appointments opening to B.C. seniors ages 90 and older on Monday, Metro Vancouver's two health authorities announced more details of their vaccine programs on Sunday.
Health Canada is advising anyone who has been using Harmony capsules to stop taking them and seek medical attention if they have concerns about their health.
This International Women's Day, a Vancouver Island woman is being recognized for a smartphone app she developed to help people who experience anxiety and panic attacks.
As of Monday, those aged 90 and older and Indigenous people aged 65 and older across the province will be able to book an appointment to get the vaccine. The following week, the appointments will be available for those 85 and older, and the next week those ages 80 and up can call.
In a wide-ranging interview aired Sunday, Harry and Meghan described painful palace discussions about the colour of their son's skin, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that led the Duchess of Sussex to contemplate suicide.
Prince Harry and Meghan opened up about their life both in and out of the Royal Family during a wide-ranging interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired on Sunday.
New evidence suggests that up to a third of those who fought COVID-19 and recovered are now battling something else — symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Several provinces were preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday, as Canada's chief public health officer expressed optimism over vaccines ahead of the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 crisis.
A senior European Medicines Agency (EMA) official urged European Union members on Sunday to refrain from granting national approvals for Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V while the agency reviews its safety and effectiveness.
