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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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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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145 COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs – most since October

145 COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs – most since October

13 more die while infected with COVID-19 in B.C.
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36 COVID-19 patients in North Shore's Lions Gate Hospital as Omicron hospitalizations peak

36 COVID-19 patients in North Shore's Lions Gate Hospital as Omicron hospitalizations peak

Those hospitalized with Omicron have milder illness than with previous COVID variants, says Henry. But total number of people in hospital remains high
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Nurses share first-hand accounts about the deterioration of patient care

Nurses share first-hand accounts about the deterioration of patient care

The British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU) is calling on the province to find solutions as nurses and doctors continue to struggle under the weight of the most recent Omicron wave
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