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Another record-setting day for B.C. — 4,383 new COVID-19 cases

Another record-setting day for B.C. — 4,383 new COVID-19 cases

The province is also reporting six new health-care facility outbreaks
Almost twice as many COVID-19 cases as a week ago; most are Omicron

Almost twice as many COVID-19 cases as a week ago; most are Omicron

There are now at least 16,000 active cases of COVID-19 in B.C., up from 8,739 on Dec. 23.
Henry: Businesses facing staff shortage due to COVID absenteeism have few options

Henry: Businesses facing staff shortage due to COVID absenteeism have few options

Provincial health officer says owners may have to close their doors if they can't find workers to replace sick employees
B.C. considering allowing some COVID-positive health-care workers back on the job

B.C. considering allowing some COVID-positive health-care workers back on the job

Province's top doc worried that mild cases of Omicron will force large parts of the health-care sector off the job
B.C. delays return to school for K-12 students

B.C. delays return to school for K-12 students

Health officials say delayed start will give staff time to add additional protocols to reduce crowding
B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

B.C. reports 2,944 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths

193 people are in hospital across the province
I am double vaccinated and tested positive for COVID-19

I am double vaccinated and tested positive for COVID-19

Glacier Media video journalist Alanna Kelly shares her experience with the virus
B.C. announces 1,785 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. announces 1,785 new COVID-19 cases

Province will provide a full update on Wednesday
BCTF calls on province to implement more COVID-19 measures in schools

BCTF calls on province to implement more COVID-19 measures in schools

The union is recommending a number of actions, including setting up a rapid testing regime for students and staff
COVID-19 spike continues in B.C. as new case numbers remain elevated

COVID-19 spike continues in B.C. as new case numbers remain elevated

New daily record high on Saturday followed by two more days of 1,000-plus new infections