Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

New COVID-19 cases in Burnaby see small increase during latest reporting period

More than 150 cases recorded for second straight week

Oct 14, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

COVID-19 case rates in Burnaby's four quadrants inching up, positivity holding steady

The latest BC Centre for Disease Control data covers Oct. 5 to 11, 2021.

Oct 14, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

Forty-five COVID-19 cases recorded among outbreak at Burnaby's Willingdon Care Centre

Outbreak was declared by Fraser Health on Sept. 27, 2021

Oct 14, 2021 11:18 AM Read more >

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Hand sanitizer containing elevated levels of acetaldehyde may increase the risk of cancer.

Oct 14, 2021 9:50 AM Read more >

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at new high since May

Four more pandemic-related deaths bring province's COVID-19 death toll to 2,033

Oct 13, 2021 3:24 PM Read more >

What B.C. residents need to know about COVID-19 testing when the U.S. border opens

Your trip across the border might end up costing you a pretty penny 💸

Oct 13, 2021 2:39 PM Read more >

Two Burnaby elementary schools see multiple COVID-19 exposure dates

Forest Grove Elementary and Armstrong Elementary have both seen multiple exposure dates this month

Oct 13, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

B.C. sees falling COVID-19 cases, as 28 die on weekend

New infections on the weekend were down 22% from previous week's daily average.

Oct 12, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >

Mixed doses: Dr. Bonnie Henry provides update on vaccines and international travel

The United States announced new entry requirements for vaccines Monday

Oct 12, 2021 2:33 PM Read more >

Everything we know right now about the plan to vaccinate B.C. kids 5-11 against COVID-19

Henry said the BC Vaccine Card program likely will not apply to children.

Oct 12, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >