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COVID-19 variants could fuel surge of 20K daily cases if restrictions eased: feds

COVID-19 variants could fuel surge of 20K daily cases if restrictions eased: feds

New federal forecasts project that COVID-19 variants could fuel a potential third wave that would eclipse its predecessors if Canada doesn't double down on strict public health protocols — a warning the Ontario government appears to be heeding as it
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B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C.'s recent success in wrestling down the number of new COVID-19 infections may be in jeopardy given that the province detected 617 new cases in a 24-hour period that ended February 18.
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‘Legitimate’ questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

‘Legitimate’ questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Further delaying a second COVID-19 vaccine dose — or even shifting Canadians from two doses to one — isn’t off the table, according to one of the country’s top doctors. Dr.
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Canada looking at evidence COVID-19 vaccines almost as effective after just one dose

Canada looking at evidence COVID-19 vaccines almost as effective after just one dose

OTTAWA — There is compelling evidence that a single dose of COVID-19 vaccines may provide almost as much protection as giving two doses, Canada's deputy chief public health officer said Thursday. Dr.
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Here are five projects by companies tackling COVID-19 to watch in Canada

Here are five projects by companies tackling COVID-19 to watch in Canada

VANCOUVER — It's been a little more than a year since scientists and biotech companies around the world pivoted to understanding, treating and preventing COVID-19. Here are five projects to watch led by experts in Canada: CanCOGeN.
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Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift: expert

Canada home to health research successes, but needs culture shift: expert

VANCOUVER — Canada is home to significant scientific expertise and research tackling COVID-19, though one expert says long-standing hurdles make it difficult for the country to punch above its weight in the global fight against the virus.
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B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

Three British Columbians lost their lives to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and as tragic as that is, it is the lowest number of new deaths reported for a one-day period since November 19.
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Fraser Valley churches can continue pandemic services: court

Fraser Valley churches can continue pandemic services: court

Three Fraser Valley churches may continue to have in-person services after B.C. Supreme Court Feb. 17 dismissed a B.C. government application for an injunction to stop worshippers from allegedly breaking pandemic regulations against large gatherings.
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Up to 6k B.C.’ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Up to 6k B.C.’ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

B.C.’s top doctor is cautioning British Columbians to be prepared for longer-than-expected delays between their first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Dr.
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B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

In the four days since Friday afternoon, before the Family Day long weekend, B.C. health officials detected 1,533 COVID-19 cases – a total that shows that the pace of new infections remains high.
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