LIVERight Health Forum Session in Punjabi for the first time by Dr. Daljeet Chahal of VGH on the CLF FB
LIVERight Health Forum Session in Punjabi for the first time by Dr. Daljeet Chahal of VGH on the CLF FB.
Delta Police violence suppression team to use body worn cameras
Since January 2021 the Delta Police had been conducting a limited-use pilot project with body-worn cameras, and was primarily using the cameras during officer training. The pilot was scheduled to conclude at the end of May. However, increased violence during the ongoing gang conflict caused the Delta Police Board to approve an additional use for the cameras during its meeting this week, and to extend the pilot until September, 2021.
NEW COVID-19 RAPID TEST KIT RECEIVES SCIENTIFIC SEAL OF APPROVAL
Simon Fraser University researchers have validated a faster, cheaper COVID-19 test that could kickstart the expansion of more widespread rapid testing. Study results have been published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
Send a Sighting, Save a Whale!
Coastal British Columbians can help save whales by reporting sightings using the WhaleReport App!
Fraser Health urges young adults to “Fight the FOMO” and Register, Book and Get Their Shot
Today, to help encourage immunization among other young adults with a fear of missing out, Fraser Health has launched a new social-media video campaign called Fight the FOMO. Register, Book, Get the Shot.
For Telka Pesklevits and Frankie Cena, fear of missing out was a powerful motivator in their decisions to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone 18+ who lives or works in BC. You must register to book a vaccine appointment:
BC’s vaccine supply is increasing with more than 1 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine set to arrive in May. Register now if you’re 18+ and book as soon as it’s your turn: https://gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated
Ladner break and enters prompt reminder to lock doors, secure windows
Delta Police were notified of two break and enters, and what appears to be a third attempted break and enter along Frigate and Ferry Roads in Ladner, May 6.
Premier Horgan met with community leaders yesterday to seek their input and guidance on the registration drive for vaccinations
Premier Horgan met with community leaders yesterday to seek their input and guidance on the registration drive for vaccinations in Fraser Valley. With a million doses of Pfizer coming in it’s important that all eligible persons who wish to be vaccinated, register for their vaccinations as soon as possible.
Fraser Health expands COVID-19 immunizations to include nine more high-transmission neighbourhoods
SURREY – As part of the Province’s strategy to provide vaccine to people in high-transmission neighbourhoods, Fraser Health is now immunizing people ages 30 and over (born in 1991 or earlier) in nine additional neighbourhoods in our region where we are seeing high rates of COVID-19 transmission, to protect these individuals and their loved ones.
ONLINE LEARNING DOESN’T IMPROVE STUDENT SLEEP HABITS, RESEARCH SUGGESTS
New research from Simon Fraser University suggests that students learning remotely become night owls but do not sleep more despite the time saved commuting, working or attending social events.
Consultation underway to help victims of revenge porn
The Government of British Columbia is undertaking consultations on possible legislation to address the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as revenge porn or image abus
Nearly 500 British Columbians lost to toxic illicit drugs in first three months of 2021
As the province’s public health emergency regarding substance related harms enters its sixth year, the BC Coroners Service reports that toxic illicit drugs have claimed the lives of 158 British Columbians in March 2021.
It’s In Your Hands: Register. Book. Get the Shot.
With the high amount of COVID-19 virus circulating in our region, Fraser Health is urging everyone to register, book and get your shot. Do not delay.
Registration is the first step to getting COVID-19 vaccine.
Supporting post-secondary students affected by India, Pakistan travel restrictions
Mental health supports are available to B.C. post-secondary international students who are affected by the new federal flight restrictions between India, Pakistan and Canada.
Students who are feeling stressed or anxious about these new restrictions, or who are unable to return to their families, have access to free 24-7 supports, including Here2Talk. Students can access chat sessions with a trained counsellor online by downloading the free Here2Talk app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or at: Here2Talk.ca
Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates
“Today, we are reporting 862 new cases, for a total of 121,751 cases in British Columbia.
“There are 8,906 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, with 13,135 people under public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases. A further 111,039 people who tested positive have recovered.
“Of the active cases, 483 individuals are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 163 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.