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32 die of COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days

32 die of COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days

New daily cases at lowest level so far this year.
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How has — and will — the pandemic impact fashion?

How has — and will — the pandemic impact fashion?

Squamish retailer, historians and fashion expert 'a dress' the topic.
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Licensed child-care providers getting $20M to cover expenses during Omicron surge

Licensed child-care providers getting $20M to cover expenses during Omicron surge

Licensed providers are eligible for a grant of $160 per space based on the facility’s maximum capacity
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B.C. moving to 'endemic' approach to COVID, says medical health officer (VIDEO)

B.C. moving to 'endemic' approach to COVID, says medical health officer (VIDEO)

Omicron has been a game changer, says Dr. Mark Lysyshyn of Vancouver Coastal Health. Living with the virus while minimizing 'societal disruption' is the task ahead
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Opinion: 5 ways to tackle ignorance about evidence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Opinion: 5 ways to tackle ignorance about evidence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

In most countries, ignorance about how to use evidence properly to inform decision-making has led to missteps during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how to do better
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Opinion: A better post-pandemic future means not giving in to COVID-19 now

Opinion: A better post-pandemic future means not giving in to COVID-19 now

After two years of COVID-19, it’s understandable that many people are weary of infection prevention measures. But simply being tired of the pandemic is no reason to let our guard down.
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COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

Active cases in the province decreased by 75 since Thursday
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19 die in past day in B.C. while infected with COVID-19

19 die in past day in B.C. while infected with COVID-19

Known active infections are the lowest total so far this year.
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about using COVID-19 rapid self-testing kits at home (VIDEO)

Everything B.C. residents need to know about using COVID-19 rapid self-testing kits at home (VIDEO)

There are plenty of kits on the market, but not all are created equal.
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Canadians infected with Omicron should wait 3 months for booster, says NACI

Canadians infected with Omicron should wait 3 months for booster, says NACI

New guidance from Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends vaccinated individuals who get infected with COVID-19 wait 3 months to get boosted.
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