The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):
5:20 p.m.
Fifty per cent of all eligible British Columbians aged 12 and over are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Health Ministry says 80.6 per cent of residents who are eligible for a vaccine have received their first dose.
It’s reporting 45 new cases of the virus, and says there are currently 652 active cases around the province.
Of the active cases, 60 people are in hospital, and 12 of them are in intensive care.
4:45 p.m.
Saskatchewan is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths.
The province says 53 people are in hospital due to the virus, including nine in intensive care.
Quebec launches vaccine lottery
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