Dr. Bonnie Henry recognized by the New York Times for her work during pandemic

B.C. residents aren't the only ones praising the Provincial Health Officer for her efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Bonnie Henry is now under an international spotlight after she was featured in a profile piece by The New York Times, June 5.  

Henry shed light on how she felt at the beginning of the pandemic, March 17.

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“It seemed so surreal,” the Times quoted Henry. 

"I felt like someone was standing on my chest."

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The piece refers to Henry as "one of the most effective public health officials in the world," and stated that Henry is both "heartened and frightened by her sudden fame."

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The piece was published the day following Henry and Minister Adrian Dix's update, stating that B.C. had no new deaths and only 26 people in hospital, including six in intensive care.

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