BC's Health Minister Adrian Dix gives us the latest on COVID-19
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 25 May, 2020 10:31 PM
With challenging COVID-19 times and a strong possibility of a second wave of the novel coronavirus, Darpan's social media host Ish Sharma spoke to BC Health Minister Adrian Dix regarding testing for COVID19, PPE shortage, opening of schools, long term care home outbreaks, and cancellation of surgeries.
A federal wage subsidy for employees in businesses hit hard by COVID-19 will last at least through the summer and the federal government is asking companies to rehire laid off staff — many of whom have received aid from an emergency benefit that has gone over budget.
British Columbia's minister responsible for multiculturalism says she can no longer remain silent about the rising number of hate crimes toward people of Asian heritage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NDP MLA for Vancouver-Lonsdale's powerful video message regarding anti-racism following singer Bryan Adams tweet and the need for diversity is highlighted in her interview.
Today, May 14th, the City of Surrey launches its annual Love Where You Live clean-up and beautification initiative that will run until October 30, 2020. Due to the physical distancing measures in place with COVID-19, this year’s campaign will focus on individual actions and small group projects.
