“The pressure on our health-care system is immense right now, and our health-care workers need our help,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, appealing to people to reduce their contacts, keep their distance, wear masks inside and not travel.
“Last year, many people stood at their doors [and] windows clapping and cheering for our front-line health-care workers,” said Henry. “They are still there for us, and have been for the last 15 months. So let’s take care of the people who are taking care of us. And this means right now, a shared sacrifice.”
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said next week, nine hospitals across the Lower Mainland will move to urgent and emergency surgeries only to reduce pressure on health-care-system hot spots.