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COVID-19 update for Jan. 14: 2,275 new

cases, 646 in hospital, 95 in ICU, six deaths |
B.C. modelling shows Omicron transmission
on a downward trajectory | Pregnant people
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Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel
coronavirus situation in B.C.
Tiffany Crawford
Jan 14, 2022 • 1 hour ago • 7 minute read • 12 Comments
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B.C.’S COVID-19 CASE NUMBERS
As of the latest figures given on Jan. 13:
• Total number of confirmed cases: 288,939 (36,049 active)
• New cases: 2,554
• Total deaths: 2,462 (seven new deaths)
• Hospitalized cases: 534 (up by 34)
• Intensive care: 102 (unchanged)
• Total vaccinations: 4,277,097 received first dose (92.3% of eligible pop. 12+); 4,150,305 second
doses (89.5%); 1,352,152 third doses (29.2%)
• Recovered from acute infection: 249,458
• Long-term care and assisted-living homes, and acute care facilities currently affected: 53
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Health officials share latest figures on COVID-19 in B.C.
COVID-19 modelling released by the British Columbia government shows challenging days ahead for
the health-care system even though the latest wave propelled by the Omicron variant may have
peaked in parts of the province.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Friday the wave has spread faster than previous ones
and their research shows the top of the latest surge was likely reached last weekend.
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The figures showed a decrease in infections in two health authorities, Vancouver Coastal and Fraser
Health, with a levelling off on Vancouver Island and a slight rise in the Interior.
Officials looked at various indicators including hospitalizations and testing for COVID-19 in
wastewater to support the data.
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B.C. modelling shows Omicron wave of virus transmission on a

downward trajectory
Despite a rapid spike in COVID-19 cases in B.C., transmission during this Omicron variant wave is
likely on a downward trajectory, according to the province’s latest epidemiological modelling Friday.
The peak of transmission in most health regions may have occurred last week, the data show, but
there continues to be a high number of new cases. The peak for the admissions to hospital is expected
in the next week or two, and then it will probably be another two weeks before those hospitalization
rates start to decline.
At a news conference Friday, Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, said the next couple
of weeks are going to be the most challenging on B.C.’s health care system.
In the past week, there were 17,515 new cases, including 580 hospitalizations and 32 deaths. To date,
there have been 291,246 cases, 13,768 hospitalized and 2,462 deaths from COVID-19.
Also, the data show hospitalizations for people over 70 have gone up during this Omicron surge,
which is concerning for health officials who are trying to understand the reason for the increase. Even
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The highest number of people hospitalized and those in ICU continues to be among those who are
unvaccinated across the age spectrum.
Modelling shows 63 per cent of those who died from between Dec. 11 and Jan. 10 were unvaccinated
compare with 19 per cent who had two doses of vaccine and 14 per cent with three.
—Tiffany Crawford
Active cases drop to just over 36,000 with 2,554 new cases
reported
The active COVID-19 case count in B.C. has dropped to about 36,049 despite another 2,554 cases
being reported Thursday. Active cases in the new year had peaked a day earlier at 36,641.
Hospitalizations are still climbing to record levels with 534 people now in hospital, 34 more than
yesterday, including 102 in intensive care. (The number in ICU remained unchanged.)

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also reported Thursday, for a total of 2,462 lives lost to the
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The double-vaccinated rate is nearing 90 per cent for those 12 and older in B.C. (89.5), and 29.2 per
cent of the eligible population has also had a booster shot.
—Joseph Ruttle
Pregnant people now eligible for vaccine booster shots

B.C. residents who are pregnant can now book a COVID-19 booster vaccine if it’s been eight weeks or
more since their second dose.
“While it is recommended people get their booster six months after their second dose to ensure
longer-lasting protection, it is important for pregnant people to receive their booster during
pregnancy to ensure optimal protection for them and their baby,” said the Ministry of Health in a
statement Thursday.
Some 1,800 people have already told the ministry they’re pregnant and they will automatically get an
invitation.
—Joseph Ruttle
Cancelled surgeries, long waits for tests and lack of data lead
to calls for action
Pemberton resident Valerie Butters and her family have been living with the effects of COVID-19 for
more than a year. None has the virus, but their lives have been turned upside-down because the
pandemic has delayed access to medical treatment.
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our family financially, also primary parenting and taking care of everything else. We are at our wits
our family financially, also primary parenting and taking care of everything else. We are at our wits
end.”
Butters isn’t alone. A just-released survey of 188,000 residents by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control
reports one-in-three respondents found it harder to access health care during spring 2021 than in the
first year of the pandemic, where one-in-five found it a challenge. The survey shows 40 per cent of
those affected said their health has worsened, either significantly or somewhat, as a result. And it
shows that’s having an effect on mental health as well.
Read more HERE.
—Lori Culbert
Ronald McDonald House says it will evict no one, despite new

vaccine rule
Ronald McDonald House has denied that a change in its vaccination policy meant an unvaccinated
family would be evicted from the house run by the charity for sick kids and their families.

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Earlier this week, the Kelowna father of a four-year-old, who is staying at the facility while being
treated for leukemia, posted a video on social media showing him confronting an administrator about
the change in policy. The family’s story was picked up by media around the world.
The charity responded with a statement on Thursday confirming that most children over age five and
their families need proof of vaccination as of Jan. 31, the end of a two-week grace period for the
change, but said: “No family will ever be evicted from our house.”
The statement also said, “Our team has been in contact with the family in regards to this specific
situation, and we are supporting arrangements for (alternative) accommodations.”
Read more HERE.
—Susan Lazaruk
B.C. gyms, bars, lounges ordered closed can apply for relief
grants
Businesses ordered to close last month because of public health measures in British Columbia to limit
the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant can now apply for provincial relief
grants of up to $10,000.
More than 3,000 business operators could apply for the $10-million relief grant program, which
provides between $1,000 and $10,000 to individual businesses based on the number of staff at the
time of closure, Economic Recovery Minister Ravi Kahlon said Wednesday.
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insurance and utilities.
—The Canadian Press
COVID-19: Active cases and deaths

Active cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, as well as total deaths from the coronavirus. Data is current as of
January 13, 2022.
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Source: B.C. government press releases • NOTE: The B.C. Centre for Disease Control does not
report numbers on weekends or holidays.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS CANADA

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ACTIVE CASES DEATHS RECOVERED
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Prince Edward 12,418.0 1,964 0 1,672

Island 209 new 0 new
Newfoundland and 11,772.9 6,138 23 5,456

Labrador 686 new 0 new
LOCAL RESOURCES for COVID-19 information

Here are a number of information and landing pages for COVID-19 from various health and
government agencies.
• B.C. COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
• Vancouver Coastal Health – Information on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• HealthLink B.C. – Coronavirus (COVID-19) information page
• B.C. Centre for Disease Control – Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

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COVID-19 update for Jan. 14: 2,275 new

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• Total number of confirmed cases: 288,939 (36,049 active)

• New cases: 2,554

• Total deaths: 2,462 (seven new deaths)

• Hospitalized cases: 534 (up by 34)

• Intensive care: 102 (unchanged)

• Recovered from acute infection: 249,458

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Daily tally of hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths from

500 Apr. ’21 daily hospitalization peak

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B.C. GUIDES AND LINKS

• COVID-19: Here’s where to get tested in Metro Vancouver

• B.C. COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

LATEST NEWS on COVID-19 in B.C.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW

Read more here

B.C. modelling shows Omicron wave of virus transmission on a

STORY CONTINUES BELOW

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NOTICE FOR THE POSTMEDIA NETWORK

Pregnant people now eligible for vaccine booster shots

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Read more HERE.

Ronald McDonald House says it will evict no one, despite new

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Read more HERE.

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—The Canadian Press

COVID-19: Active cases and deaths

COVID-19 deaths by B.C. health authority

Fraser Interior Island Northern Van. Coastal

B.C. VACCINE TRACKER

NOTICE FOR THE POSTMEDIA NETWORK

Yuk. N.W.T. Nun.

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Nfld.

Shots given N.S.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS CANADA

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386,033 31,190 2,271,528

Active cases per

Northwest 27,124.5 1,218 12 2,357

Manitoba 26,197.1 36,087 1,438 69,102

Alberta 14,215.0 62,733 3,375 364,224

Prince Edward 12,418.0 1,964 0 1,672

Newfoundland and 11,772.9 6,138 23 5,456

LOCAL RESOURCES for COVID-19 information

• B.C. COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

• Vancouver Coastal Health – Information on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

• HealthLink B.C. – Coronavirus (COVID-19) information page

• B.C. Centre for Disease Control – Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

–with files from The Canadian Press

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