Double-vaccination rates against COVID-19 are still increasing in the Tri-Cities.
According to new data from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), the entire region currently folds a collective average of 80.4% among eligible residents aged 12 years and older who've received two vaccine doses.
As of this publication (Sept. 2), four of the five surveillance neighbourhoods are at or above 80% individually; Port Coquitlam remains at 79%.
While immunization rates are going up, the rate of confirmed COVID-19 infections is also on a significant rise, likely resulting from the Delta variant.
The new numbers — collected between Aug. 24 and 30 — broken down among the five surveillance neighbourhoods are as follows.
Case rates are new cases per 100,000 people by local health area and community health service area:
North Coquitlam
- Case rate: 14
- 5% positivity rate
- 86% of 12+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 80% of 12+ population vaccinated with a second dose
Southwest Coquitlam
- Case rate: Eight
- 3% positivity rate
- 87% of 12+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 81% of 12+ population vaccinated with a second dose
Southeast Coquitlam
- Case rate: Eight
- 4% positivity rate
- 86% of 12+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 80% of 12+ population vaccinated with a second dose
Port Coquitlam
- Case rate: 10
- 5% positivity rate
- 86% of 12+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 79% of 12+ population vaccinated with a second dose
Port Moody-Anmore-Belcarra
- Case rate: 11
- 4% positivity rate
- 88% of 12+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 82% of 12+ population vaccinated with a second dose
SPECIAL EVENT CLINICS
If you plan on visiting the BC Highland Games in Coquitlam on Saturday (Sept. 4), and are still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, you'll be in luck.
Fraser Health is setting up a six-hour vaccination station in Lafarge Lake Park for anyone that's eligible to get immunized — no appointment necessary.
It's part of the authority's ongoing efforts to provide convenient locations for those aged 12 and older who need a first or second dose.
No personal health number is required. If you're planning to be inoculated a second time, you're strongly encouraged to bring your vaccination card.
Jabs will be administered between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. as capacity and supplies allow.
As well, Douglas College's second walk-in clinic in one week is scheduled to take place Sept. 8 and is open for post-secondary students, staff and the general public.
It'll take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room B3051.
For those seeking a first dose, you don't need to have a personal health number or be a resident of B.C. as some students may be from outside the province.
Fraser Health says those seeking a second dose will need to have received an invitation through B.C.'s GetVaccinated portal or have waited a minimum of 28 days since the first jab, and are encouraged to bring their immunization card.
You can visit Fraser Health's website for more information.
