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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
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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
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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
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Young people's FOMO may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19

Young people's FOMO may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19

Research suggests that an important question parents can consider with pre-teens and teens is: "What are you doing online and how is it making you feel?"
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Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

Active COVID cases in B.C. surge past 10,000 as new daily infections hit fourth straight high

New daily cases in B.C. has now breached 2,000 for two straight days
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Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Is Omicron airborne? Dr. Bonnie Henry weighs in

Omicron is spreading fast and can be transmitted through 'aerosols,' says B.C.'s top doc
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Nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines are nothing to fear: We interact with useful, tiny particles daily

Nanoparticles in mRNA vaccines are nothing to fear: We interact with useful, tiny particles daily

Some vaccine hesitancy is based on a fear of the nanoparticles used in mRNA vaccines. But humans have been interacting with nanoparticles for millennia, and we use nanotechnology-based devices every day.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry provides clarification on new gatherings order ahead of holidays

Dr. Bonnie Henry provides clarification on new gatherings order ahead of holidays

On Christmas Eve, B.C.'s top doctor clarified what you should do this year.
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'There is triage happening': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on testing for COVID-19 in B.C.

'There is triage happening': Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on testing for COVID-19 in B.C.

Not everyone will receive a PCR test. Here's why.
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A trauma survivor's guide to the holidays: Post-COVID-19 lockdown edition

A trauma survivor's guide to the holidays: Post-COVID-19 lockdown edition

Last year’s COVID-19 restrictions were a relief to some people who have experienced family trauma because it spared them difficult holiday visits with relatives. Now, it’s back to holidays as usual.
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