Updated provincial data shows Burnaby has had one of the highest cumulative case count totals in the Greater Vancouver Inset area since the start of the pandemic.
According to the Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence, Burnaby has recorded 16,000 infections from Jan. 2020 to Feb. 2022.
The data is published by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
Burnaby holds the third-highest total in the Greater Vancouver Inset behind Tri-Cities (16,358) and Surrey (56,117).
COVID-19 vaccinations stalling among eligible Burnaby children aged 5-11
According to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) COVID-19 surveillance dashboard, 67% of those aged 5-11 and eligible have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of March 22, 2022.
There has been no increase since March 8, 2022.
Percentages across Fraser Health as of March 22, 2022, are as follows:
- New Westminster - 67% (no change)
- Burnaby - 67% (no change)
- Delta - 64%
- Tri-Cities - 64%
- South Surrey/White Rock - 63%
- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows - 54%
- Surrey - 52%
- Langley - 51%
- Chilliwack - 38%
- Abbotsford - 38%
- Agassiz/Harrison - 37%
- Mission - 36%
- Hope - 33%
Burnaby and New Westminster also hold the highest rates in Fraser Health when it comes to second doses in the same age group, both currently sitting at 45% as of March 22.
How to get your child vaccinated in B.C.
In order to be vaccinated, five-to-11-year-olds must first be registered in B.C.'s Get Vaccinated system, after which time an invitation will be sent (by text or email) to book an appointment.
You can find all the information online at B.C.'s pediatric vaccine page, or call the central vaccination line at 1-833-838-2323.
- with files from Julie MacLellan, New West Record
