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April 1, 2022 - Masks and proof of vaccination in the form of a BC Vaccine Card are no longer required for British Columbians to enjoy certain services, businesses and recreational events safely.
WFN strongly recommends anyone who has not yet been vaccinated to do so as soon as possible. For a list of Interior Health vaccination clinic locations, visit the Interior health website.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present various challenges to our community and continues to impact us all. A positive diagnosis can happen to anyone. COVID-19 does not discriminate and occurs most frequently when public health measures are not followed. Stay aware, stay informed, and remember that we are all in this together.
Updated April 1, 2022
As of April 8, 2022 at 12:01 am, further restrictions will be lifted:
Mask Mandate:
Gathering and exercise restrictions:
Additional Provincial Health Orders can be found here.
Common Questions
1. How long does it take to develop immunity against COVID-19 once you have received the vaccine?
Immunity after the first dose was seen 10-14 days following the first dose of the vaccine. Maximal immune response was seen 7 days after the second dose of the vaccine.
2. What is the minimum age to receive the vaccine?
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty mRNA vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. All COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children follow the same review and approval process.
3. Are there any contraindications to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
The only contraindication to receiving the vaccine is a history of anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine or to any component of the vaccine.
4. Can pregnant and/or breastfeeding individuals receive the vaccine?
The Canadian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SOGC), the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) and public health experts in B.C. all agree that people who are pregnant and breastfeeding can get the vaccine.
COVID-19 infection can make you very ill and symptoms can be worse if you are pregnant. BCCDC states that if you are infected with COVID-19 and are pregnant, you are three times more likely to end up in the intensive care unit (ICU) than those infected with COVID-19 who are not pregnant.
5. Why should I get the vaccine?
It protects, it is safe, and it is effective.
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