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Young people's FOMO may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19

Young people's FOMO may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19

Research suggests that an important question parents can consider with pre-teens and teens is: "What are you doing online and how is it making you feel?"
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Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

New daily cases in B.C. has now breached 2,000 for two straight days
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Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Omicron is spreading fast and can be transmitted through 'aerosols,' says B.C.'s top doc
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Nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines are nothing to fear: We interact with useful, tiny particles daily

Nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines are nothing to fear: We interact with useful, tiny particles daily

Some vaccine hesitancy is based on a fear of the nanoparticles used in mRNA vaccines. But humans have been interacting with nanoparticles for millennia, and we use nanotechnology-based devices every day.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry provides clarification on new gatherings order ahead of holidays

Dr. Bonnie Henry provides clarification on new gatherings order ahead of holidays

On Christmas Eve, B.C.'s top doctor clarified what you should do this year.
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'There is triage happening': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on testing for COVID-19 in B.C.

'There is triage happening': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on testing for COVID-19 in B.C.

Not everyone will receive a PCR test. Here's why.
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A trauma survivor's guide to the holidays: Post-COVID-19 lockdown edition

A trauma survivor's guide to the holidays: Post-COVID-19 lockdown edition

Last year’s COVID-19 restrictions were a relief to some people who have experienced family trauma because it spared them difficult holiday visits with relatives. Now, it’s back to holidays as usual.
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Sex, taxes & COVID-19: How sex workers navigated pandemic relief efforts

Sex, taxes & COVID-19: How sex workers navigated pandemic relief efforts

Government support programs like CERB and EI provide a safety net. During COVID-19, sex workers accessed various financial support — future policy needs to address the rights and security of sex workers.
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B.C.'s daily new COVID infections explode past 2,000

B.C.'s daily new COVID infections explode past 2,000

New daily infections were as low as 284 earlier this month.
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Why does Omicron reporting take longer in B.C.?

Why does Omicron reporting take longer in B.C.?

Whole-genome sequencing provides a full map of the virus
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