Today, Fraser Health is joining forces with TransLink and the Township of Langley to help increase vaccine coverage in our communities by deploying the Mobile Vaccine Bus, a specially-equipped transit bus that will stop in Aldergrove to provide people with COVID-19 vaccine.
Next week, Fraser Health will have COVID-19 immunization clinics available at two popular local beaches for people 12 years and older who still need to be immunized against COVID-19.
Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak over at Glenwood Care Centre in Agassiz. With the implementation of comprehensive strategies to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in care facilities, there are no longer any COVID-19 cases at this location.
The temporary measures put in place at some of Fraser Health’s COVID-19 immunization and testing clinics are now over. All clinics are open and have returned to regular hours of operation. Existing appointment times are proceeding as planned and all walk-ins for first dose are welcome.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia
Due to the extreme heat wave that is currently impacting communities across our region, Fraser Health is continuing with previously announced temporary measures at a number of our COVID-19 immunization and testing clinics as these sites are experiencing elevated temperatures
Due to the extreme heat wave that is currently impacting communities across our region, Fraser Health is implementing temporary measures at a number of our COVID-19 immunization and testing clinics as these sites are experiencing elevated temperatures. These measures are important to protect the health and safety of our staff, medical staff, industry partners, and clients.
Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the high intensity rehabilitation unit at Laurel Place after evidence of transmission in this unit. Four patients have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak is limited to one unit, which is temporarily closed to admissions.
Starting Thursday, June 17, 2021, employers can apply for reimbursement of wages paid to workers who have taken sick leave related to COVID-19.
The temporary reimbursement program is retroactive to May 20, when legislation was passed, to ensure sick workers can stay home for up to three days without losing wages, while supporting businesses during the pandemic.
SURREY – Fraser Health will be rolling out the red carpet at our COVID-19 immunization clinic at Guildford Recreation Centre for our first-ever all-night Vax-a-thon. From 11:00 am on Saturday, June 19, to 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 20, approximately 7,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible people needing their first dose.