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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News
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.
Oct 19, 2023 4:26 PM
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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.
Oct 13, 2023 5:50 AM
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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.
Oct 11, 2023 1:00 AM
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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.”
Sep 29, 2023 5:30 AM
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New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks
The province’s fall COVID-19 and flu-shot campaign is set to roll out.
Sep 28, 2023 7:30 AM
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British Columbia expects 'enhanced masking' in health-care settings, Dix says
British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says an announcement is coming Thursday on new rules for the province's health-care facilities, include masking.
Sep 27, 2023 5:30 PM
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Up to 10 per cent of Quebec health-care workers have experienced long COVID: study
A study by Quebec's public health institute has found that between six and 10 per cent of the province's health-care workers have experienced long COVID.
Sep 21, 2023 2:03 PM
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B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October
Health Canada approval of the new COVID vaccine might come as early as this week
Sep 12, 2023 12:45 PM
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New COVID variant no cause for parental panic, says doctor, but kids need flu shot
Dr. David Goldfarb at BC Children's Hospital says evidence from the Southern Hemisphere suggests influenza B, which can affect children worse than adults, will be particularly prevalent this year.
Sep 1, 2023 4:38 PM
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Canada's first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C.
The new variant was first detected in Denmark last month.
Aug 30, 2023 1:55 AM
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