Covid19

Stick Together

Straight talk from doctors on COVID-19: How to stay safe this winter

November 26, 2020

There is a lot of information being shared about the latest COVID-19 restrictions ordered by BC’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr Bonnie Henry. It is easy to become confused, and it may be tempting for some to disregard the orders – in place until January 8th – because sometimes it just feels like...
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Covid19, stay safe, public health orders
Dr Kathleen Ross

Everyday Superhero

November 23, 2020

“I don’t see myself as invincible…I’m just your average ordinary everyday superhero. Trying to save the world, but never really sure.” – Smash Mouth

Something you likely don’t know about me, but I frequently have songs running through my head as I go about my workday. I can’t...
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Covid19, engagement
Doctor and patient with mask

Patients and visitors to wear medical masks in health facilities, including doctors’ offices

November 6, 2020

A new BC Ministry of Health policy states patients and visitors must wear medical masks when entering and leaving health care facilities, including community physician offices, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical masks must also be worn by health care providers and non-clinical staff. The...
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Covid19, Mask. policy
Mask up to slow the spread

BC doctors encourage people to ‘mask up’

November 3, 2020

As COVID-19 case numbers rise in BC, Doctors of BC is urging British Columbians to wear masks when indoors at public facilities and outdoors where it is difficult to physically distance.

“We all have a responsibility to protect not just ourselves, but those around us who are vulnerable,”...
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Covid19, Masks
#MaskUp

Media release: BC doctors encourage people to ‘mask up’

October 27, 2020

Doctors of BC thanks Dr Bonnie Henry for her stronger stance on wearing a mask

Vancouver, BC – Doctors of BC applauds BC’s Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry for stating that it is now an expectation that British Columbians will wear masks when out in public spaces...
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Masks, Covid19