6 stories tagged #Dr. Bonnie Henry

  1. B.C. Alcohol Consumption Hits 20-Year Low but Exceeds National Average
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    B.C. Alcohol Consumption Hits 20-Year Low but Exceeds National Average

    New report shows British Columbians drinking less overall, but consumption remains above Canada's average. Male seniors are the heaviest drinkers.

    6d ago 1 min read
  2. Canada Confirms First Case of Andes Hantavirus in B.C. Patient
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    Canada Confirms First Case of Andes Hantavirus in B.C. Patient

    A Yukon resident in B.C. has tested positive for Andes hantavirus, a rare strain linked to an Antarctic cruise ship exposure.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. B.C. Health Officials to Update on Rare Hantavirus Cases from Antarctic Cruise
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    B.C. Health Officials to Update on Rare Hantavirus Cases from Antarctic Cruise

    Dr. Bonnie Henry will brief the public on Canadians isolating after exposure to the Andes hantavirus strain on the MV Hondius.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Hantavirus Cases Rise as Cruise Ship Captain Calls Outbreak 'Very Painful'
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    Hantavirus Cases Rise as Cruise Ship Captain Calls Outbreak 'Very Painful'

    A French woman and an American test positive for hantavirus after the MV Hondius outbreak, as passengers evacuate and quarantine globally.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. British Columbia Marks Decade Since Overdose Emergency Declaration, 18,000 Lives Lost
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    British Columbia Marks Decade Since Overdose Emergency Declaration, 18,000 Lives Lost

    British Columbia commemorates 10 years since declaring a public health emergency due to the overdose crisis, reflecting on over 18,000 lives lost and calls for renewed action.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. BC Marks Decade of Toxic Drug Crisis with Over 18,000 Deaths
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    BC Marks Decade of Toxic Drug Crisis with Over 18,000 Deaths

    British Columbia reflects on 10 years since declaring a toxic drug public health emergency, with over 18,000 lives lost and specific demographics disproportionately affected.

    last mo. 2 min read