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Latest B. C. Figures for Aug 4:
• Inpatients: 410
• Intensive care: 38
• New patients: 938
in the 7 days ending July 30 • Total number of patients Confirmed cases: 379,274
Total deaths in the 7 days ending 30 July: 28 (total 3,940)
Read Full Report Here |Next Update: August 11th 3pm (or later)
Headline Summary
• Quebec reported 19 more deaths due to COVID-19 infection on Wednesday and an increase in hospitalizations after a decline a day earlier .
• Cathay Pacific losses to shrink as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
• Russian players at Canadian Tennis Open Unvaccinated Djokovic
• More After the COVID-zero ordeal, Chinese women delay or give up childbirth.
•Chinese authorities say that the famous Potala Palace in Tibet was killed after her COVID-19 outbreak. } closed.
• EU Regulators Begin Reviewing COVID Shots Adapted to Pfizer-Biontech's Variant
• COVID vaccine maker Novovax tumbles in half after annual cuts
• Ottawa police face disciplinary hearings Links to COVID Vaccines.
• The Spokane Braves are unable to find enough COVID-19-vaccinated players for their team , and the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Withdrawing from next season to fill the roster.
• New research aims to give parents tools to help children overcome fear of needles and pain when receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Canadian Airlines and Railways vaccinated 1,700 travelers exempt from obligations.
Breaking News
Quebec announced Wednesday that it had 19 more deaths from COVID-19 the day before.
The state's death toll since the pandemic began is 16,088. The seven-day moving average of deaths is 14.
As of Wednesday morning, he had 2,102 Quebec citizens hospitalized with COVID-19, an increase of 64 from the previous day. Of these patients, 55 were admitted to her ICU, down by 3.
— The Montreal Gazette
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific on Wednesday narrowed losses in the first half of the year as passenger numbers increased as quarantine rules eased. said he did.
But it warned that crew quarantine restrictions are limiting the airline's ability to increase operational capacity.
The company reported a loss of around HK$5 billion ($637 million) in the first six months, down from HK$7.57 billion ($964.5 million) in the same period last year. .
Hong Kong eased its strict quarantine rules earlier this year with mandatory hotel quarantines from 14th to 7th and from Friday to just 3 days.
Along with mainland China, it is one of the few places in the world to mandate mandatory quarantines for inbound travelers. Such measures limit the recovery of Cathay and the city's tourism industry as travelers choose other destinations that are fully open.
— The Associated Press
Superstar tennis athletes unleash the world's tension on the court. In Canada, being Russian or Belarusian bans you from attending Wimbledon, but that depends on whether you agree to the vaccination.
The Russian and Belarusian players will compete at the National Bank his Open in Montreal and Toronto, but the unvaccinated Novak he Djokovic will not.
Djokovic was famously deported from Australia in January after his visa was canceled twice for refusing vaccinations and barring him from playing at the Australian Open. .
Because he is vaccinated, he cannot participate in tournaments such as the National Bank Open in Montreal. It remains unclear whether he will play in a future tournament in Cleveland or the final big event of the season, the US Open in late August/early September.
— National Post
Chinese authorities exercised extraordinary powers during the severe COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai earlier this year. Watching her exercise changed Claire Jiang's life plans: She's not going to have a baby in China anymore.
Between April and her May lockdown, the hashtag "We are the last generation" briefly went viral on Chinese social media and was subsequently censored.
This phrase was used when a man in protective gear was visited by authorities and threatened to punish his family for three generations for failing to comply with COVID-19 rules. reflected his reaction.
"It really hit me," said Jiang, internalizing her man's remarks as her own answer to her motherhood question.
30 years old working in the media industry.
Studies show that pandemics and economic uncertainty have historically impacted fertility rates around the world.
However, particularly in China, the uncompromising “No COVID-19” policy of tightly controlling people’s lives and immediately eradicating the outbreak has severely impacted their desire to have children. could have done significant damage, say demographers.
— Reuters
Chinese officials have announced that Tibet's famous The Potala Palace was closed.
The response reflects China's continued adherence to its "zero-coronavirus" policy, even as most other countries have reopened, with lockdowns, routine inspections, quarantines, It emphasizes mandated travel restrictions. The palace, the traditional residence of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, will be closed from Tuesday, with a reopening date to be announced at a later date, media sites said. Tibet's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and the Potala is an important attraction.Read full text here
— The Associated Press
European Medicines Agency, EMA) said Tuesday it has begun a rolling review of a COVID-19 vaccine adapted to variants from Pfizer and his BioNTech.
So-called bivalent vaccines target his two strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus behind COVID. The original strain first identified in China and the now delayed Omicron derivative BA. 4/5. Most cases in Europe.Original SARS-CoV-2 strain and Omicron subvariant BA. A shot of a company targeting 1.Read full story here
— Reuters
COVID vaccine maker Novovax Annual
Novavax Inc plummets after cutting sales forecast in half. 's stock lost a third of its value after the pharmaceutical company lowered its 2022 earnings forecast. This is because competitors were late to enter the market. to expectations.
annual revenue will reach his $2.3 billion, less than half of his previous projected peak of $5 billion, the company said in a statement Monday. Novavax also reported a loss of $6.53 per share for the second quarter. This was wider than the average analyst estimate of $5.24. Shares of the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company fell 36% after the US market closed on Monday. It was down more than 31% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.— BloombergOttawa police officers charged with misconduct after allegedly throwing themselves into child death investigation looking for links to COVID-19 vaccine I'm here.
Investigators with the Professional Standards Division of the Ottawa Police Service allege Const. Helen Grus committed a discreditable act when she participated in a private investigative project to find out the vaccination status of parents whose infants or children died. On 30 January 2022, Grus also contacted the father of the deceased baby to inquire about her COVID-19 vaccination status of her mother without the knowledge of the lead investigator. , allegedly directly obstructing an investigation into the death of an infant.— Citizens of Ottawa The only American team in the Junior B Hockey League based in BC. The Cortenay International Junior Hockey League announced last week that the Spokane Braves will not participate in the 2022-23 season. Commissioner Jeff Dubois said the Braves found it difficult to fill the roster "despite their best efforts" and would miss what should have been the franchise's 50th anniversary season.— Canadian Press
New University of Calgary study finds tools to help children overcome fear of needles and pain when receiving COVID-19 vaccine is intended to provide parents with
The study recruited families with children aged 4 to 11 who had not been vaccinated against COVID-19 from across Canada.
"We want our children to be vaccinated. Now that Health Canada has approved his COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of five, A lot of people are excited," said Dr. Melanie Noel.
Distance studies provide families with resources and strategies to help facilitate childhood immunization. These include using anesthetic creams, distractions, and changing the way you talk to children about shots.
Read Full Text Here
— The Calgary Herald
A new study from the University of Calgary aims to give parents tools to help children overcome their fear of needles and pain when getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
The study is recruiting families from across Canada with children aged 4 to her 11 who have not been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
"We want our children to be vaccinated. Now that Health Canada has approved her COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5, A lot of people are excited about this," said Dr. Melanie Noel.
"What we do know is that these vaccine injections can be stressful and painful. , which can be scary for some families." What we are really excited about is that, as a team of researchers, we know of simple but powerful ways we can reduce the pain and fear of these vaccinations and actually empower children and families.Read Full Here
— The Calgary Herald
During the first five months when unvaccinated Canadians were banned from boarding planes and trains by the federal government, rail operators and airlines made efforts to ensure that unvaccinated people could travel. granted approximately 1,700 exemptions to
This information is being filed in response to two lawsuits against federal travel immunization requirements announced ahead of the 2021 election and enacted on October 30. included in the government affidavit. , 2021. The lawsuit was initiated by Carl Harrison and Sean Ricardo. It was joined by another lawsuit launched by Canadian People's Party leader Maxime Bernier and former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford. All challenge the constitutionality of the obligation to move, arguing that it violates Charter rights to movement, life, liberty and security of persons, as well as the right to equality. Exemptions to allow travelers to move around the country, including those living in remote communities.Read full story Here
— Postmedia News
Benefits rolled out at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic allowed vulnerable Canadians to stay healthy while maintaining income, but business support was excessive and the impact of business groups on public policy. is very large, economists say.
Nearly two and a half years ago, the federal government faced the unprecedented challenge of shutting down the economy to slow the rapid spread of her COVID-19. Its closure has led to a series of pandemic relief benefits aimed at softening the blow to workers and businesses. The two most prominent programs are the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.
According to a recent Statistics Canada analysis based on Census data, two-thirds of Canadian adults will benefit from the pandemic in her 2020, and these benefits have mitigated income losses and reduced inequalities.— The Canadian PressWhat are BC's current public health measures?
Masks: Masks are not required in public indoor environments, but individual businesses and event organizers may choose to require them.
Masks are also encouraged but not required on public transport or her BC. Ferries, but are still required in federally regulated travel spaces such as trains, airports, airplanes, and medical facilities.
Gatherings and Events: There are currently no restrictions on gatherings and events such as private gatherings, weddings, funerals, worship services, exercise and fitness activities, and pools. Restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs also have no restrictions or capacities. There are no restrictions on sports activities.
Nursing homes: No restrictions on visitors to long-term care or aged care homes, but visitors must present proof of immunizations prior to visiting is needed. Waivers are available for children under the age of 12, children on medical exemptions, and visitors participating in end-of-life related compassionate visits.
Visitors to nursing homes should also undergo a rapid antigen test before visiting the facility or be tested upon arrival. Exemptions from testing are available for those who participate in compassionate visits and end-of-life care.
How do I get vaccinated in BC?
Anyone living in BC.
• gov. bc. Register online at ca/getvaccinated to make an appointment with the community.
• Alternatively, if you prefer, you can register and go to a health authority drop-in clinic.
• The system will alert you when it is time for your second dose.
• The same system will alert you when it's time to administer a booster dose.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Testing Centers: BC's COVID-19 test collection centers are currently accepting patients who are hospitalized, pregnant, have symptoms considered to be at high risk, or who: We are only testing those who are eligible and who live/work with symptoms. High risk. You can use BC to find your testing center. Centers for Disease Control Testing Center Map
If you have mild symptoms, no testing is necessary and you should stay home until your fever subsides. Asymptomatic people do not need to be tested.
Take-home Rapid Antigen Tests: Anyone aged 18 or older who is eligible and has a British Columbia Personal Health Number can go to a pharmacy and have five tests taken. You can receive a free take-home test kit containing the kit. COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
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