Dr. Bonnie Henry

Hantaviruses under a microscope
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Recent Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise

Peak Web June 15, 2026

By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer On April 1, the MV Hondius cruise departed from Argentina with two Dutch passengers who were carrying the Andes virus, leading to a boat-wide outbreak. In their latest update, released on May 28, the World Health Organization (WHO) shared in a report that there are 11 confirmed cases, two probable cases, and three deaths linked to the hantavirus.  On May 16, BC provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the first confirmed case of Andes virus in BC. Four passengers from the cruise were brought into BC. Initially, they were asked to isolate for…

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We need masks in healthcare settings

Peak Web May 11, 2023

By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor As of April 6, masks are no longer mandatory in healthcare settings. As one of the only settings in BC to have pandemic precautions, the decision is needlessly harmful and irresponsible. It puts those who…

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Mask usage mandated provincial-wide across indoor public places

News November 28, 2020

Written by: Mahdi Dialden, News Writer  A mask mandate has been implemented province-wide in all indoor public and retail places. The announcement from Dr. Bonnie Henry on November 20, 2020 came amidst the rise in COVID-19 cases hitting local records…

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All social gatherings and indoor group activities banned in BC

News November 7, 2020

Written by: Marco Ovies, Editor-in-Chief  In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new restrictions for the next two weeks. The orders will be put into effect starting Saturday, November 7 at…

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