Tri-Cities are above the provincial average in terms of the population selected to have a booster vaccine against COVID-19. The area, as of March 31, currently has a 57 percent three-dose rate against the virus among all eligible residents over the age of five. According to the latest data from the BCCC, Port Moody-Anmore-Belcarra has the third-highest Fraser Health Index at 59%, with Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam each below area average at 56 percent. The statistics come a day after BC announced a new spring campaign to offer fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to those at risk. From the end of May, those aged 70 and over, those in long-term care homes and indigenous people over the age of 55 will be eligible for the second round of booster doses. “We can suggest a booster dose for more people,” Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told a news conference on Tuesday (April 5th), adding that he did not plan to provide support to the general population in the near future. . “We may need an annual amplifier.” The National Immunization Advisory Committee (NACI) said provinces should seek to have these second booster doses in the hands of recipients six months after their previous shot. BC provided the most booster doses to the general population in January and February, while those thought to be at greater risk received their vaccines in recent weeks. Tri-Cities’ current triple vaccination rate is just one percent higher than the 56 percent in the previous report. The steady hit from week to week is most likely the result of limited demand for reinforcements as BC has already lifted its mandate for a public indoor mask by personal choice. However, the area still has some of the highest average Fraser Health rates for three installments in all areas:

42 percent among eligible children aged 12–17 years The enhancements became available to this group on February 1st 63 percent among eligible residents aged 18 and over 74 percent among eligible residents aged 50 and over 82 percent among eligible residents aged 70 and over

BC has a combined triple vaccination rate of 53.5%, as reported by public health on Tuesday.

The most recent BCCDC surveillance numbers – collected between 25 and 31 March 2022 – are as follows. Case rates represent new cases per 100,000 people per local health area and community health service:

North Coquitlam

Incident rate: two Position rate 11 percent 66 percent of the population five to 11 were vaccinated with at least one dose 92 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with at least one dose 88 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with a second dose 72 percent of the population over 50 were vaccinated with a third dose

Southwest Coquitlam

Case rate: Three Positiveness rate 15 percent 63 percent of the population five to 11 were vaccinated with at least one dose 94 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with at least one dose 91 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with a second dose 74 percent of the population over 50 were vaccinated with a third dose

Southeast Kokitlam

Incident rate: One Nine percent positivity rate 63 percent of the population five to 11 were vaccinated with at least one dose 91 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with at least one dose 88 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with a second dose 73 percent of the population over 50 were vaccinated with a third dose

Port Coquitlam

Case rate: Three Position rate 11 percent 60 percent of the population five to 11 were vaccinated with at least one dose 90 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with at least one dose 87 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with a second dose 75 percent of the population over 50 were vaccinated with a third dose

Port Moody-Anmore-Belcarra

Case rate: Three Positiveness rate 12 percent 70 percent of the population five to 11 were vaccinated with at least one dose 92 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with at least one dose 90 percent of the population over 5 were vaccinated with a second dose 77 percent of the population over 50 were vaccinated with a third dose

THE VACCINE CARD IS ENDING SOON

Indoor ticket events at BC and some businesses will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from later this week.

On Friday (April 8) at 12:01 a.m., the provincial vaccine card program is due to end – almost seven months after its implementation on September 13, 2021, in response to the then pandemic situation – and should not be are presented at non-core events including concerts, sporting events and restaurants. Instead, companies will move from COVID-19 safety plans to communicable disease plans. However, public health officials are urging residents to keep the BC vaccine card as the program may still be needed in the future. Henry explained that some places, events and venues may be able to appeal if they want to require proof of vaccination in order to grant access to patrons. He said some companies that find they may be crowded, for example, may choose to apply a proof of vaccine access policy. These businesses, such as “community restaurants” or small theaters or museums, need to “take proper care” and have a plan to accommodate unvaccinated visitors. For example, a restaurant should offer packaged food as an alternative to eating.

VACCINATION CLINICS

And those who have not been vaccinated and are still interested in getting it can do so at two locations in Tri-City. Coquitlam is still the hub in Tri-Cities for those who want to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Demand seems to be waning, but Fraser Health is keeping some of its main vaccination and testing centers open at the moment. Coquitlam Central SkyTrain overflow area reduced operating hours as immunization and testing center:

2900 Barnet Hwy. 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Entrance from the Mariner Way – east side of the Rona. Go down the ramp and turn right The address will direct you to the main lot on the left, but COVID-19 services are in the overflow lot on the right Do not cut off Rona parking. Please follow the signs

Anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged to register through the BC GetVaccinated portal or call 1-833-838-2323.

You can also visit the county website for more information on the COVID-19 vaccination plan. From March 14, four-month-olds had the opportunity to receive vaccines at a multi-vaccination clinic inside the Poirier management building (640 Poirier St.). Parents who want to vaccinate their children can visit the site to get one of the many vaccines, such as:

Vaccine for covid-19 For eligible children and adolescents aged five and over Tdap-IPV vaccine Protects against tetanus diphtheria, pertussis and polio MMRV vaccine Protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox

– with files by Tyler Orton, Business In Vancouver and Lindsay William-Ross, Vancouver Is Awesome