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Latest B. C. August 11 figures:
• Inpatients: 385
• Intensive care: 23
• New patients: 900
in the seven days to August 6 • Total number of confirmed cases: 380,174
• Total deaths in the seven days ending 6 August: 28 (3,995 total)
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Headline Summary
• Why ArriveCan is still required, and what is the federal government's plan for it?
• IKEA shoppers panic in Shanghai76} • UK first approved COVID shot adapted for Omicron
• Now available in Quebec COVID vaccine 5 Long-term care residents
Shanghai is All schools will open on 1 September
• B. C. COVID-19 reports 385 hospitalizations, 28 deaths in 7 days
Second COVID-19 spread in Saskatchewan Boost all adults
• EU Combined COVID vaccines Next month
Breaking news
A bug-prone app touted as an efficient border control tool early in the pandemic will Despite being a punching bag for critics questioning its usefulness, ArriveCan may stick.
The government claims this is a useful tool. Critics say it has fallen out of use, if at all.
This app was introduced early in the pandemic and has been mandated for use at air and land borders since February 2021, with exceptions for accessibility issues or outages.
This is a short explanation of what we currently know.
— The Canadian Press
The CEO of Pfizer, the leading maker of the COVID-19 vaccine, has tested positive for the virus and has a very mild illness. It states that symptoms are symptoms.
Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said Monday that he has started his Paxlovid pill treatment for Pfizer and is isolating until he recovers.
Bourla received his four injections of Comirnaty, his COVID-19 vaccine developed by a New York pharmaceutical company in collaboration with BioNTech. In a brief statement issued by the company, he said he was confident of a speedy recovery.
In the United States, more than 128 million people have been fully vaccinated since Pfizer's two-dose vaccine entered the market more than a year before him, according to the Center. and about 61 million people received the first booster. For disease control and prevention.
Vaccines still offer reliable protection against hospitalization and serious illness, according to scientists. However, evolving viruses are making it more difficult for vaccines to prevent the onset of all forms of disease.
- The Associated Press
Health officials closed stores on Saturday to try to isolate people at the scene after learning someone was infected. Mayhem unfolded at IKEA in Shanghai. During his visit, he came into contact with a COVID-19 patient.
Social media videos revealed that news of the flash shutdown caused shoppers to flee and scream as they tried to exit the building before the doors were locked. Shanghai's 25 million residents are no strangers to lockdowns after being banned from leaving their homes for two months this spring to eradicate the virus.
Health officials at the financial hub said they had imposed "temporary control measures" on the store after he was found to have been in close contact with a 6-year-old boy with asymptomatic COVID infection. rice field. It was not disclosed when the close contact was in the store.
— ReutersThe UK, the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine in late 2020, will be the first to launch shots adapted to its target-targeting variant. gave the green light. Both original and Omicron versions of the virus.
The UK drug regulator on Monday conditionally approved a so-called bivalent vaccine made by US drugmaker Moderna as a booster for adults.
The UK Joint Commission on Immunization and Immunization will soon issue recommendations on how vaccines should be used in the country.
— REUTERS
Quebec will provide residents of long-term care facilities and private nursing homes with her fifth COVID-19 vaccine has started to provide
The Ministry of Health says it has launched a new vaccine campaign for at-risk people as it expects infections to rise in the fall after schools reopen. increase. The recommended interval between boosters is at least 5 months. Public Health Director Dr Luc Boileau said the government will step up its vaccination message in the coming weeks as health systems prepare for another wave of COVID-19.— The Canadian PressAll Saskatchewan adults are eligible to receive their fourth dose of COVID-19 on Monday. The
state has said it will extend eligibility for a second booster to all residents aged 18 and over who received her third dose at least four months before her .
Residents were able to begin booking appointments on Friday, and immunizations were made available the same Monday as the state opens clinics.
Health officials say that COVID-19 immunity has been shown to weaken over time, and that booster doses offer increased protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. said.— The Canadian PressChina reported on August 12 that he reported 2,144 new cases of his COVID-19, of which 704 had symptoms and 1,440 were asymptomatic. was symptomatic, the National Health Commission said Saturday.
This compares with 2,009 new infections, 704 symptomatic infections and 1,305 asymptomatic infections one day before him, which China counts separately. It is
As in the previous day, there were no new deaths, leaving the country's death toll at her 5,226. As of 12 August, 234,159 symptomatic cases have been confirmed in mainland China.— ReutersFollowing a series of recent moves to ease pandemic-era restrictions that have prevented some travelers from boarding, two cruise giants have announced that some Relaxing vaccine requirements for ships.
Sister cruise lines Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises announced on their websites that starting September 5, anyone "regardless of vaccination status" will be permitted to take certain tests as long as they meet the requirements for testing. He said he could go on a cruise.
For celebrities, means cruises departing from Los Angeles, United Kingdom and Europe (excluding Iceland). Royal Caribbean cruises that do not require vaccinations include cruises departing from European ports, Los Angeles, Galveston, Texas and New Orleans.
— The Washington PostThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends quarantine or stay-testing programs in schools and daycares. People exposed to COVID-19, officials said in updated guidelines Thursday.
Also, officials say that about 95% of the U.S. population has been vaccinated, or he has already had COVID-19, or both, so he should not be vaccinated. He said he no longer recommended that people who were not exposed to quarantine after exposure.
"Not only does this guidance acknowledge that the pandemic is not over, it also helps ensure that COVID-19 no longer seriously disrupts our daily lives." his CDC scientist said in a statement.
The CDC has extended its recommendation that a person exposed to COVID-19 should wear a high-quality mask for 10 days after exposure and be tested five days after exposure, depending on the vaccination status. Said it updated regardless.
— Reuters385 hospitalized for his COVID-19, 28 dead in 7 days
BC latest data , the number of hospitals infected with COVID-19 fell below 400. Center for Disease Control.
385 people were hospitalized with the virus on Thursday, down from July when he was steady in the low 400s.
Of the 385 patients, 23 are in urgent care.
According to the BCCDC, which releases his latest COVID-19 data every Thursday, there were 173 hospitalizations from July 31 to August 6, up from 312 the previous week. A significant decrease of nearly 45%.
In the same seven-day period, 900 new cases were reported across BC, down from 983.
This figure, however, is the true number of her COVID-19 cases in BC because most people do not have access to PCR testing. Positive test results from rapid test kits used at home are not included in the official figures.
New infections bring the total number of cases in BC to 380,174. In the same week, he had 28 deaths within 30 days of testing positive for COVID-19. In contrast, 54 people died in the previous week. The death brings BC's death toll from the virus to 3,995.
— Cheryl Chan
What are the current public health measures in BC?
Masks: Masks are not required in public indoor environments, but individual businesses and event organizers may choose to require them. Transit and BC. Ferries, but are still required in federally regulated travel spaces such as trains, airports, airplanes, and medical facilities.Gatherings and Events: Currently, there are no restrictions on gatherings and events such as private gatherings, weddings, funerals, worship services, exercise and fitness activities, and pools. And there are no limits or capacities. Restrictions on restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs. There are no restrictions on sports activities.Nursing Homes: There is no capacity limit for visitors to long-term care or elderly care homes, but visitors are required to show proof of immunizations prior to their visit. 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 British Columbia?
Anyone living in BC.
• gov. bc. Register online at ca/getvaccinated to make an appointment with the community.
•Or, if you prefer, you can register and then drop-in to a health authority drop-in to her 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: B.C.'s COVID-19 test collection center is currently accepting hospitalized, pregnant, and symptomatic patients considered high-risk. live or work with people or people at 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.
Rapid Antigen Testing at Home: Anyone aged 18 or older with an eligible British Columbia Personal Health Number can go to a pharmacy and You can receive various test kits for free. COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
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