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COVID-19 down, influenza and RSV up in B.C., says CDC

COVID-19 down, influenza and RSV up in B.C., says CDC

New data suggest that COVID-19 activity in British Columbia is trending downward, while influenza and RSV are on the rise.
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Reservist pleads guilty on two charges related to vaccine mandate criticisms

Reservist pleads guilty on two charges related to vaccine mandate criticisms

A former soldier who defied federal government and Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine mandates says he was close to killing himself before deciding to post anti-vaccine videos on social media and launch a protest march to Ottawa.
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B.C. mink farmers suing province for COVID industry ban losses

B.C. mink farmers suing province for COVID industry ban losses

The mink farmers claim the ban was for "political, social and public opinion or an otherwise improper purpose."
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COVID-19 waning in B.C., with hospital admissions, deaths and positive cases down

COVID-19 waning in B.C., with hospital admissions, deaths and positive cases down

New data suggest that a recent surge in COVID-19 activity in British Columbia appears to be waning, with the number of hospital admissions, deaths and positive tests all down sharply.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

The number of cases was not revealed
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Those over 80 not yet infected with COVID at high risk from infection: study

Those over 80 not yet infected with COVID at high risk from infection: study

Older seniors are being urged to get the updated shot to reduce their risk.
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Health expert says pandemic isolation contributed to spike in B.C. overdose deaths

Health expert says pandemic isolation contributed to spike in B.C. overdose deaths

VICTORIA — The isolation protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic that kept people from gathering in groups contributed to an increase in drug overdose deaths in British Columbia, says a health expert. Illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C.
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A shot of confusion: Some get flu-only bookings; supply ‘disparity’ means a wait for COVID shots

A shot of confusion: Some get flu-only bookings; supply ‘disparity’ means a wait for COVID shots

Pharmacy association says pharmacies received more flu vaccines than COVID vaccines.
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COVID-19, flu shot invitations going out; long-term-care vaccinations started

COVID-19, flu shot invitations going out; long-term-care vaccinations started

Invitations for COVID-19 and flu vaccines in B.C. are being offered in a staggered fashion, starting with the most vulnerable.
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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

“We need and we want everyone, when they’re invited to do so, to get vaccinated,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “It’s important for influenza. It’s important for COVID-19.”
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