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B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

Vaccines already approved in U.S., Israel
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

B.C. ICUs have not had fewer COVID-19 patients since September 1.
New daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in last 48 hours

New daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in last 48 hours

Fraser Health, Interior Health among the health regions with the highest number of new cases.
COVID death toll just keeps climbing

COVID death toll just keeps climbing

Eleven dead since yesterday from COVID-19, despite 90% vaccination rate
Smaller-group gatherings safer as flu season arrives amid Delta variant spread, Henry says

Smaller-group gatherings safer as flu season arrives amid Delta variant spread, Henry says

People who want to have large family gatherings should plan outdoor events, says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Five COVID-19 deaths since Monday

Five COVID-19 deaths since Monday

Five hundred new COVID-19 infections since Monday, one new health care outbreak
Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

'It's a high priority for us,' said Dix.
About 3,000 unvaxxed health-care workers still on unpaid leave amid mandate

About 3,000 unvaxxed health-care workers still on unpaid leave amid mandate

Health-care workers in Northern Health region most reluctant to get the jab
How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

Three-quarters of Canadians say the coronavirus pandemic has affected their eating habits. After 18 months, that shift is leading to some healthier habits.
Seventeen dead from COVID-19 in past 72 hours

Seventeen dead from COVID-19 in past 72 hours

COVID-19 kills 17 since Friday, three new outbreaks at health care facilities