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B.C. to widen booster-shot eligibility

B.C. to widen booster-shot eligibility

Increased access to booster shots to come in the fall, though details remain sketchy
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B.C. tribunal to hear case of alleged COVID-19 discrimination by health authority

B.C. tribunal to hear case of alleged COVID-19 discrimination by health authority

A Vancouver Coastal Health employee requested workstation Plexiglas in February 2020 and was reportedly told the level of public interaction was low and she could wash her hands more often. VCH says hand washing was consistent with public policy at the time.
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What B.C.'s long-term care homes can learn from the pandemic

What B.C.'s long-term care homes can learn from the pandemic

Thirty-two recommendations to improve long-term care are currently before the government.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations jump across B.C.

COVID-19 hospitalizations jump across B.C.

The 369 people now hospitalized with COVID-19 in B.C. is up 35 per cent from last week
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People going to U.S. for fourth COVID shot, says doctor; eligibility limited in B.C.

People going to U.S. for fourth COVID shot, says doctor; eligibility limited in B.C.

“There are people who have gotten their third dose who are now seeing that they are past six months and they’re saying: ‘Well, I thought that I was supposed to be getting a booster now — why can’t I?’ ”
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Third Omicron wave expected to grow rapidly in coming weeks, peak in August

Third Omicron wave expected to grow rapidly in coming weeks, peak in August

When case counts rise, COVID modelling expert recommends a return to indoor masking, avoiding crowded spaces, getting booster vaccine
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COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 cases, deaths down from previous week

COVID-19 case counts showing typical summer decline.
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NACI urges fall COVID-19 boosters

NACI urges fall COVID-19 boosters

National Advisory Committee on Immunization expects COVID-19 resurgence this fall and winter
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Canadian researchers reveal hope-filled discovery for long COVID patients

Canadian researchers reveal hope-filled discovery for long COVID patients

Researchers in Ontario have taken the first step in solving the enigma of long COVID. Next, they plan to translate their work across Canada, including two hospitals in B.C. with the technology to replicate it.
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Pandemic most cited factor for recently relocated Canadians, survey shows

Pandemic most cited factor for recently relocated Canadians, survey shows

For some Canadians, the return to work has translated into driving greater distances than before.
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