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13.04.2022 / 05:03

Canada’s top doctor says country is now in sixth wave of COVID-19 pandemic

Canada’s top doctor is confirming our country is in fact in the sixth wave of COVID-19. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the latest from Dr. Theresa Tam Tuesday.

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Indicators B.C. is at the start of the sixth COVID-19 wave

Turning now to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some indications that British Columbia may be at the beginning of a sixth wave. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more.

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B.C. moves to weekly ‘surveillance’ approach to COVID-19 data reporting

Global’s Keith Baldrey has some perspective on the changes to the way the B.C. government will be providing COVID-19 statistics.

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COVID-19: B.C. to provide fourth dose of vaccine

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more information on fourth doses of vaccine, or second booster shots, and why the National Advisory Committee on Immunization warns provinces to be ready for a quick rollout.

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B.C. premier tests positive for COVID-19; government to announce changes on Tuesday

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on Premier John Horgan announcing he’s tested positive for COVID-19, and a preview of what the province is expected to announce about COVID restrictions on Tuesday.

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Are increasing numbers in B.C. a sign of a new COVID-19 wave?

Global’s Keith Baldrey on whether the recent increase in new cases in B.C. is a sign of another wave of COVID-19

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How many school kids are vaccinated in B.C.?

With concerns over no mask mandate as B.C.’s children return to school, Keith Baldrey has the latest numbers on how many of them are vaccinated.

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COVID-19: B.C. reports 2 deaths, cases in hospital see 2nd bump this week

B.C. health officials have released a written report with daily COVID-19 numbers on Friday, March 25. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the details and an update on the Burnaby pharmacy allegedly making fraudulent vaccine cards.

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New concerns about BA.2 variant of COVID-19 in B.C.

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on the presence and spread of the COVID-19 BA.2 variant in the province.

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Three key risks B.C. still faces in fight against COVID-19

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey continues to watch COVID-19 data. And while B.C. is in a good position right now, experts say the province is not out of the pandemic, and three key risks remain.

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COVID-19: B.C. records 8 deaths over the weekend, including a person in their 40s

B.C. health officials release a written report Monday, March 21, with the three-day COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has details of where the numbers are trending and the death of a person in their 40s.

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COVID-19: Hospitalization numbers continue to decline, BA.2 variant starting to displace Omicron

B.C. health officials have released a written report with daily COVID-19 numbers on Friday, March 18. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis of the numbers and has details of the BA.2 subvariant associated with Omicron

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Uncertainty as COVID-19 cases rise in some countries

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more information on the increase in cases of COVID-19 health officials are seeing around the world.

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Federal government to announce end of pre-arrival COVID-19 tests

A federal government source says vaccinated travellers will no longer require a negative covid-19 test to enter Canada. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey shares the details and news of hundreds of union contracts in B.C.

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Almost 200 contracts for B.C. unionized workers set to expire

After 3-years of labour peace, the stage is being set for potential confrontation between more than 300,000 unionized workers and the provincial government. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more details.

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COVID-19: Cross border testing requirements remain

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on when the federal government could ease some of the cross border travel requirements like rapid antigen testing.

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COVID-19: B.C. reports three new deaths, fewest cases in ICU since mid-August

B.C. health officials released a written report with daily COVID-19 numbers on Friday, March 11 — the second anniversary of officials declaring the pandemic.

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COVID-19: Update to vaccine requirement for healthcare workers

B.C. health officials announced at Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing that they are changing its approach to vaccination in the extended healthcare system. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more.

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More COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted on Thursday?

Global’s Keith Baldrey on why B.C. is in a good position for more COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted.

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COVID-19: B.C. trending in right direction on all fronts

B.C. health officials release a written report Monday, March 7, with the COVID-19 case numbers over the weekend.

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COVID-19: Latest on rapid test rollout in B.C.

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest on the rollout of rapid tests for COVID-19 by the B.C. government.

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B.C. premier hints at COVID-19 changes

B.C. Premier John Horgan seemed to hint that the province might be dropping its mask requirement before spring break. Keith Baldrey has more.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers trending in right direction

Global’s Keith Baldrey has the latest on B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers trending down, and what we might expect from Tuesday’s briefing with Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix.

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COVID-19: Update on B.C.’s rapid testing rollout

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has an update on B.C.’s rapid testing rollout and why the program is expected to be accelerated.

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COVID-19: Nine new deaths in B.C. as cases in hospital hit 6-week low

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 24, with the daily COVID-19 numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has an analysis of the numbers and how COVID-19 related deaths are reported.

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B.C. health officials hope approval of Novovax will increase vaccination rates

Now that Novovax has been approved in Canada, B.C. health officials hope it will convince some vaccine-hesitant people to get their shot. Keith Baldrey has the latest.

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Pandemic look-ahead: What might be in store for B.C. in the fall of 2022?

With B.C.’s pandemic picture looking more optimistic for the spring and summer, Keith Baldrey has the details on what Dr. Bonnie Henry says might be ahead for the fall.

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Employers no longer required to let staff work from home

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on a change to the order on workplace safety that potentially affects….

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COVID-19: B.C. health officials report virus-related hospital numbers in decline

B.C. health officials release a written report Wednesday, Feb. 16, with the daily COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis and how the province is looking as most restrictions are dropped tonight at 11:59 p.m.

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B.C. eases COVID-19 restrictions: how we got here.

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at how we got to Tuesday’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions in B.C.

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Majority of Canadians want anti-mandate protestors to go home now: poll

New polling suggests Canadians have had enough of the protests, and while most indicate they’re tired of the mandates, few are happy with the way things have unfolded. Keith Baldrey has more on that side of the story.

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COVID-19: B.C.’s pandemic progress by the numbers

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey looks at some of the other COVID-19 indicators and what they reveal about the direction B.C. is hopefully heading.

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B.C. reports 846 people in hospital with COVID-19 related illness, fewest cases in hospital since mid-January

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the daily COVID-19 update on Friday, February 11, and how B.C. officials could be setting the stage to remove restrictions on Tuesday.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers compared to January

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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The COVID-19 trends that will decide B.C.’s path forward

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks at what COVID-19 trends B.C. officials will take into account, when deciding on which restrictions to ease.

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B.C. reports 987 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital, 141 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Monday, Feb.

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BC Liberal Party looks to future with new leader Kevin Falcon

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on Kevin Falcon’s uphill battle to form a B.C. Liberal government and a look at some of the big names he could bring on board to help revive the party.

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One week of the COVID-19 pandemic, by the numbers

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks back at B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers for the week, including hospitalizations, deaths, intensive care admissions and the positivity rate.

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Sharp increase in B.C. COVID-19 ICU cases

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey joins us with some surprising details about B.C.’s ICU number.

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B.C. reports 985 patients in hospital with COVID-19 related illness, 145 in ICU

B.C. health officials release a written statement reporting 985 people are in hospital with COVID-19 related illnesses and 145 are in critical care on Thursday, Feb. 3. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has an analysis of the numbers.

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B.C. reports 988 patients in hospital with COVID-19-related illness, 136 in critical care

In a written statement, B.C. health officials report 988 people are in hospital, and 136 are in critical care due to COVID-19 related illness on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis of the case numbers.

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Comparing B.C. hospitalizations from Omicron and Delta variants

Global’s Keith Baldrey on how hospitalizations from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 compare to hospitalizations from the Delta variant.

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COVID-19: Closer look at hospitalization numbers in B.C.

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey takes a deeper look into the most recent COVID-19 hospitalization numbers and looks a the current picture, including which health region has the most hospitalizations, and how many ICU patients are unvaccinated.

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B.C. reports 1,048 COVID-19 positive people in hospital, 138 people in critical care

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis of the three day COVID-19 numbers for Monday, Jan. 31.

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Added perspective on high COVID-19 hospitalization number

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks back on the 276 COVID-19 briefings now given by the B.C. government, and has some context on the province’s high hospitalization number.

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Closer look at key COVID-19 numbers in B.C.

Global’s Keith Baldrey has more on some interesting new data around COVID-19 hospitalizations on our province – including those in the ICU.

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B.C reports 977 COVID-positive patients in hospital, 141 in critical care

B.C. health officials report 977 people are in hospital with COVID-19 related illnesses and 141 are in ICU on Thursday, Jan. 27. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has details of the daily COVID numbers.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0