Horgan, 62, said he follows public health guidelines, isolates himself and works from home until his symptoms subside. Prime Minister Justin Trinto wished the Prime Minister a speedy recovery, writing on social media: “Sorry to hear that, my friend.” Horgan, president of the Federation Council, met with Trinto in Vancouver last week. Although the mask mandate was lifted in BC on March 12, Horgan continued to wear the mask in public – except when in the microphone – saying he was immunosuppressed and needed extra protection. Horgan, who completed 35 sessions of radiation therapy for throat cancer in January and returned to the legislature the following month, was busy last week with a variety of travel-related events. On Tuesday, Horgan met with Trinto in Vancouver, where the two discussed reducing emissions. On Wednesday, Horgan was in Victoria for a press conference with First Nations and Métis leaders in the legislature, presenting a draft Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On Thursday he was on the mainland as a speaker on the last day of the GLOBE Forum. Omicron variants of COVID-19 virus usually have an average incubation period of three days. BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau and Liberal leader Kevin Falcon wished the prime minister a speedy recovery. Green MP Elizabeth May, who represents the Saanich-Gulf Islands, said Thursday she was positive for the virus. May said she has been in Ottawa since March 20, and in a post on her Twitter account, described COVID-19 rates there as “crazy high.” He said he was isolated when he began to feel unwell, posting: “This disease is not funny. I do not think I will be hospitalized, but I’m very sick. And angry. “Too many people have been exposed.” The premieres in Quebec, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island had previously been positive for COVID-19. The prime minister, who was fully vaccinated and underwent booster vaccines, announced on January 31 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, along with two of his children. While some epidemiologists in BC say the province is now in the sixth wave of the pandemic, Health Secretary Adrian Dix said there has been a “recovery” of COVID treatment – around 320 on Monday, which is still “significantly below” 1,058 people. at the hospital with COVID-19 on 2 February. The presence of the virus has also increased slightly in the sewage samples, Dix said. A fourth vaccine, or second booster, is expected to be available to vulnerable people in BC — for example, those in long-term care. Details are expected on Tuesday. COVID-19 disproportionately affects people who are older and have pre-existing health problems, including the immune system. On Friday, the province exceeded the limit of 3,000 virus-related deaths since the pandemic was declared in March 2019. In BC, almost 91.1 percent of eligible individuals 12 years and older in BC. have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and 57.5 percent have had a booster vaccine. Last month, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said he expects the BC Vaccine Card will not be required for entry into non-core businesses and venues from April 8, citing significant reductions in COVID-19 hospitalizations and high vaccination rates. . [email protected]
