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Opinion: 3 things that should happen to better protect B.C.'s most vulnerable against COVID-19

Opinion: 3 things that should happen to better protect B.C.'s most vulnerable against COVID-19

"It’s time to take additional measures against COVID before the next wave."
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B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

Staff shortages are already growing across fire, police and ambulance services. Now, a leading infectious disease modeller warns of a 'danger zone' where emergency personnel shortfalls collide with peak hospitalizations.
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Runny nose not on symptoms list as Dr. Henry sets 'low threshold' for keeping kids home

Runny nose not on symptoms list as Dr. Henry sets 'low threshold' for keeping kids home

Critic of provincial health officer questions flexible rules amid wave of Omicron variant
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Long-term care homes hit with COVID outbreaks, lack of rapid tests, visitor restrictions

Long-term care homes hit with COVID outbreaks, lack of rapid tests, visitor restrictions

Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie is concerned long-term care homes aren't a priority for receiving COVID test kits
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B.C. bars, nightclubs, gyms that were ordered to close in December can apply for relief grants

B.C. bars, nightclubs, gyms that were ordered to close in December can apply for relief grants

Those businesses that had been required to fully close on Dec. 22, to limit the spread of COVID-19 are eligible to apply for the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant
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Here's what it is like for a B.C. resident to travel internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here's what it is like for a B.C. resident to travel internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wondering what travel will be like when the advisory is lifted?
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to 500

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations surge to 500

There have not been more COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals since April.
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'Couldn't form a full sentence': 35-year-old Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­woman shares scary battle with COVID-19

'Couldn't form a full sentence': 35-year-old Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­woman shares scary battle with COVID-19

The SFU grad student is fully vaccinated and got a blood clot. Doctors told her it was likely the Omicron strain.
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Staff shortages force LifeLabs locations in and around Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­to close temporarily

Staff shortages force LifeLabs locations in and around Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­to close temporarily

The locations will be closed for at least two weeks
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Here’s why #BoycottMcDonalds is trending in Vancouver

Here’s why #BoycottMcDonalds is trending in Vancouver

Ronald McDonald House vaccine mandate for families, staff, and volunteers has sparked outrage online
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