Thursday, March 19, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, March 19, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, March 19, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


BC announces 40 new cases and 1 new death
Here are the coronavirus financial supports available for British Columbians
First case of coronavirus diagnosed at University of Victoria
Dental hygienists concerned dentists are still providing non-essential service
Could Canada enforce coronavirus self-isolation? Legal experts say yes
BC doctor asking businesses to help limit spread of COVID-19
BC coronavirus update with Dr. Bonnie Henry
BC Housing bans evictions as province works to help renters, homeowners amid coronavirus
BC liquor stores reduce hours and could limit number of people in the store in wake of pandemic
Justin Trudeau responds to 8 year old's coronavirus letter: 'We're working super hard'
Canada's foreign affairs minister tested for COVID-19
Canada- US border closure amid coronavirus likely to start Friday night
Provincial Health Officer says BC has reached critical time to build firewall against COVID-19
COVID-19 prompts Metro Vancouver regional government to change meeting rules
Vancouver city council unanimously approves state of emergency as Surrey closes daycares
14,000 Greater Vancouver -area realtors advised to refrain from holding open houses due to COVID-19
Vancity announces six-month mortgage and loan deferrals during pandemic
What Ottawa's pandemic Aid Package means for you
How Women will bear the Brunt of this Pandemic
People in Group Homes: What is Government doing to keep them safe?
BC has 40 new cases, on new death from COVID-19
No open houses for real estate listings; sick buyers must stay home
Sunwing offers free flights home for stranded Canadians
Civil liberties activists warn against rights losses
TransLink suspends fare collection on entire bus system
Transit boardings plummet amid COVID-19 crisis: TransLink data
Don't panic: BC Liquor stores are reducing hours, but their still open
Surrey shuts down city-run daycares; looks for temporary hospital space
COVID-19 test devise sales expedited as WHO stresses 'test, test, test'
Vancouver has officially declared a local state of emergency
Business owners find creative ways to keep operations going despite storefront shutdowns
BC's first responders trying to cope with 'evolving situation' in coronavirus pandemic
40 new cases, one more death announced in BC
Provincial health officer says enforcement underway to prevent spread
NDP's economic showpieces for BC Recovery need COVID-19 risks to end
BC Ferries suspending food services
Group of people in Whistler exposed to novel coronavirus
COVID-19 exposure warnings for Commonwealth Place, UVic as student test positive
Why health care workers in BC aren't required to self-isolate
Rides free, boarding at back doors on Greater Victoria buses in safety move
Governments respond to crisis with steady escalation
Possible COVID-19 exposure at University of Victoria, Saanich Commonwealth Place
BC records new COVID-19 death, as number of cases rises to 271
Coronavirus takes down longest standing parade in Canada - Victoria Day
BC medical coverage extended to residents returning from COVID-19 affected areas
Don't stockpile drugs, only recently expired prescriptions can be refilled, BC pharmacies say
Coronavirus self assessment soars in BC, 1-88-COVID-19 line picking up
No, hot yoga won't kill the coronavirus, says BC health officials after studio's misleading email
The moral choice that may soon be facing Canadian doctors: who lives, who dies


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