The prime minister said on Twitter that he received the results of his exams early Monday. “Fortunately, my symptoms are mild, thanks to the full vaccination,” the tweet read. “I follow the instructions for public health, I is isolated and I work from home.” Horgan, 62, was recently treated for throat cancer after being diagnosed in the fall. He has spoken publicly about losing 25 pounds after 35 sessions of radiation. People with cancer are at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 outcomes, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. The body said cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy, could weaken the immune system and make it harder to fight infections. In BC, there are two treatments available for COVID-19 for those belonging to many specific medical categories, including people who are immunosuppressed, indigenous, clinically extremely vulnerable, or over the age of 70 with chronic conditions. Treatments – Sotrovimab and Paxlovid – should be prescribed by a doctor and are only effective if a patient starts taking them within five days of the onset of mild to moderate symptoms, depending on the province. The prime minister, who could be considered immunosuppressed after radiation therapy, did not say whether he was receiving either treatment. More follow.
