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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
• IKEA panics in Shanghai of shoppers After security attempts lockdown due to COVID risks
• UK first approved Omicron-enabled COVID shots
• Quebec Long-term care residents
• Shanghai is All schools to open Sept. 1 amid fears of lockdown
• B. C. COVID-19 reports 385 hospitalizations, 28 deaths in 7 days
Second COVID-19 spread in Saskatchewan Booster shots for all adults
• EU Combined COVID vaccine Next month
Breaking News
The CEO of Pfizer, a major maker of COVID-19 vaccines, tests positive for the virus. He said his symptoms were very mild.
Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said Monday that he of Pfizer has started Paxlovid pill treatment and is in isolation until he recovers.
Bourla said he received four doses of his Comirnaty, his COVID-19 vaccine developed by a New York pharmaceutical company in collaboration with his BioNTech. He said in a brief statement issued by the company that he is 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. Approximately 61 million people have received their first booster shot. 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
An uproar unfolded at IKEA in Shanghai as public health officials tried to lock down the store and quarantine those at the scene on Saturday. was given. During his visit, he came into contact with a COVID-19 patient.
Social media videos showed shoppers running and screaming as they tried to exit the building before the doors were locked following the news of the flash shutdown. 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 is not clear 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 has said 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 Press
All Saskatchewan adults are eligible to receive their fourth dose of COVID-19 on Monday . The
state has said it will extend her second booster eligibility to all residents aged 18 and over who received her third dose at least four months before her. increase.
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 immunity to COVID-19 has been shown to decline over time, with booster doses providing increased protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death. It says it will.— The Canadian PressChina reported on August 12 that he reported 2,144 new his COVID-19 infections, of whom 704 had symptoms and 1,440 were asymptomatic. was symptomatic, the National Health Commission said Saturday.
This compares with her 2,009 new infections, 704 symptomatic infections, and 1,305 asymptomatic infections the day before him, which China counts separately. there 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 companies Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises announced on their websites that starting September 5, anyone who meets the requirements for testing will be allowed to travel on certain cruises "regardless of vaccination status." said he could board the
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 nurseries. People exposed to COVID-19, officials said in updated guidelines Thursday.
Also, officials say approximately 95% of the U.S. population has been vaccinated, has COVID-19, or has both, so the unvaccinated said it no longer recommends isolation 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 said it has updated its recommendations that people exposed to COVID-19 should wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and be tested five days after exposure.
— ReutersCOVID-19 causes 385 hospitalizations, 28 deaths in seven days
Latest BC data show: The number of hospitals infected with COVID-19 has fallen 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.
There were 173 hospitalized patients from July 31 to August 6, according to the BCCDC, which releases his latest COVID-19 data every Thursday, 45% from 312 the previous week. decreased significantly in the near future.
In the same seven-day period, 900 new cases were reported across BC, down from 983.
This figure, however, is due to his true number of COVID-19 cases in BC because most people do not have access to her PCR test. 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. This brings BC's death toll from the virus to 3,995.
— Sheryl 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 are no restrictions on visitors to long-term care or elderly care homes, but visitors must show proof of immunizations prior to visiting. I have. Waivers are available for children under the age of 12, children on medical waivers, and visitors attending 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 go to a health authority drop-in 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.
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 who are 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.
Take-home Rapid Antigen Tests: Anyone 18 years of age or older who is eligible for British Columbia and has a Personal Health Number can go to a pharmacy and have the 5 You can receive a free take-home test kit from COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
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