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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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B.C. health officials report 1,776 new cases, 18 deaths

B.C. health officials report 1,776 new cases, 18 deaths

90 per cent of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000

Another 18 people died overnight while fighting COVID-19.
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B.C. gyms with youth programs denied COVID relief funding

B.C. gyms with youth programs denied COVID relief funding

One owner says he is upset because the grants guidelines have changed eligibility requirements since the initial announcement
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UBCO researcher creates modelling data to balance saving lives with the economy

UBCO researcher creates modelling data to balance saving lives with the economy

As the pandemic continued, governments had to consider the continued costs of imposing new or extended lockdowns
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