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B.C. had the highest daily death toll from COVID-19 in over a year. Health officials weigh in.

B.C. had the highest daily death toll from COVID-19 in over a year. Health officials weigh in.

It has always been a "part of the tragedy" of the pandemic, said B.C.'s top doctor.
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Two years in, B.C. charts potential path out of COVID-19 pandemic

Two years in, B.C. charts potential path out of COVID-19 pandemic

B.C.'s top doctor, who described the current Omicron wave as a 'very severe influenza season,' says she hopes to ease some restrictions on gatherings in time for Family Day.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on potential lifting of B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on potential lifting of B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions

"I do hope that we will be able to lift some of those restrictions and gradually get to those needed connections that we have," said Henry.
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B.C. to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

B.C. to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

More details to come from officials as NACI recommends boosters for vulnerable kids 12+
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New Westminster school staff get COVID rapid antigen test kits

New Westminster school staff get COVID rapid antigen test kits

Every staff person in the school district will receive two kits as part of 200,000 RATs being distributed around B.C.
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New Westminster school district avoids functional closures – so far

New Westminster school district avoids functional closures – so far

Teacher and support staff absences have been about double the usual level, but the district says there are signs the absences may be levelling off
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New Westminster exhibition offers first-hand look at the lives of front-line nurses

New Westminster exhibition offers first-hand look at the lives of front-line nurses

Through the Nurses' Lens opens at the Amelia Douglas Gallery at Douglas College Feb. 1
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COVID-positive hospitalizations increased by 3% in B.C.

COVID-positive hospitalizations increased by 3% in B.C.

B.C. reports 2,033 new cases, 13 deaths
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COVID-19 deaths in B.C. remain elevated, with 13 in past day

COVID-19 deaths in B.C. remain elevated, with 13 in past day

Related hospitalizations rise by 28 to 977.
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Opinion: The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

Opinion: The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

After Premier Doug Ford announced “positive news,” I think about the widening inequality in our province, who the news is “positive” for and the death of caremongering.
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