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.

Hugging her father for the first time in 14 months was an emotional moment for Elma Melhus. “To see his smile and the brightness in his eyes was absolutely amazing,” says Melhus.

Premier John Horgan is reaching out to community leaders this week to enlist their help as B.C. calls on all eligible people to register for their COVID-19 vaccine through B.C.’s Get Vaccinated online system.

Everyone in the province 50 years and older (born 1971 or earlier) registered to get a COVID-19 vaccine will be receiving an email or text notification in the coming week inviting them to book an appointment, as the Province’s age-based program moves ahead. 

Beginning today, Fraser Health, TransLink and BC Transit are working together to provide transportation to Fraser Health residents in need, so they can safely access COVID-19 immunizations closer to home.

Canada is working with its partners and international organizations to control the spread of COVID-19 around the world.

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

April 27, 2021  SURREY – Fraser Health has multiple drop in clinics today. No appointment is required at these locations. For people 40 years…

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.

“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.