Modelling experts at Simon Fraser University say the threat of a variant mutation that will render vaccines useless is a looming fear and opportunities to stem the spread of current variants in B.C. Now, the number of variant cases are so high that B.C. Vaccinations must be ramped up to reach herd immunityColijn and Tupper say simulations show that at the current rate of vaccinations, B.C. At best, they say, B.C. (Ben Nelms/CBC)There are currently 163 active cases related to three variants now circulating in B.C., according to the BCCDC.

Source: CBC News April 23, 2021 00:13 UTC