B.C. experts predict COVID cases, hospital admissions will rise due to BA.5
The B.C. COVID-19 Modelling Group’s latest report indicates a new Omicron wave has started in B.C. and across Canada.
This latest wave is powered by the fast-spreading BA.5 variant — the latest version of Omicron with unique changes to the viral spike protein that gives the variant more immune escape than previous variants. BA.5 is estimated to make up 80 per cent of cases in B.C. as of this week. The COVID-19 Modelling Group says that with waning immunity among vulnerable populations and increased potential for BA.5 to evade immunity, hospital admissions are expected to grow in B.C.The number of people in hospital with COVID-19 is no longer declining in B.C. Data released by the B.C CDC on Thursday showed 369 people in hospital, up from 273 the week before — an increase of 35 per cent.
Many British Columbians are more than six months out from their most recent vaccine. The province recently announced that fourth doses will be available for everyone 12 and older by September and 1.3 million British Columbians still have not received a third dose. Vaccination will not prevent infection, butPeople in B.C. who want aThe B.C. COVID-19 Modelling Group’s report states that projections about the impact of BA.
— like CAN99, N95 or KN95 masks that are National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health approved. It’s also important to make sure that spaces are well-ventilated wherever possible by opening windows and doors, or using fans to circulate fresh air into a space.
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