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Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

Here's why B.C. is not mandating masks in schools

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."
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B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

B.C. hospital visits are up due to respiratory viruses — but not because of COVID

Through September and October, B.C. had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.
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B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

B.C. health officer says no need for mask mandate

Dr. Bonnie Henry said masks are an important tool that should be used in situations where it makes sense, like health-care settings.
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Masking advisable but not required yet in B.C.: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Masking advisable but not required yet in B.C.: Dr. Bonnie Henry

British Columbians cautioned to take safety measures by provincial health officer amid expected autumn triple threat from respiratory illnesses
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Dr. Bonnie Henry required RCMP security at a luncheon in April

Dr. Bonnie Henry required RCMP security at a luncheon in April

Last year, Henry ran the Royal Victoria Marathon 8K flanked by two security officers.
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B.C. reports highest COVID-19 death count in months

B.C. reports highest COVID-19 death count in months

The 44 COVID-19 deaths in a week is the highest total since June 16.
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Lengthy pandemic closure ends for B.C. park straddling Washington state border

Lengthy pandemic closure ends for B.C. park straddling Washington state border

VANCOUVER — One of British Columbia's last remaining COVID-19 closures has finally been lifted. Peace Arch Provincial Park, the nine-hectare park that straddles the B.C.
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Anti-vaccine protester who repeatedly punched man must take anger management counselling

Anti-vaccine protester who repeatedly punched man must take anger management counselling

Jeffrey Ian Harris was convicted of assault causing bodily harm after punching Peter Lane nine times at a protest in front of the legislature last fall
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Health officials hope new Omicron vaccine will improve uptake of COVID-19 boosters

Health officials hope new Omicron vaccine will improve uptake of COVID-19 boosters

OTTAWA — The first doses of the most up-to-date vaccine for COVID-19 will start arriving in Canada next week after Health Canada gave the green light to the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot on Friday. Dr.
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Doctor who spread anti-vaccine conspiracies faces disciplinary hearing

Doctor who spread anti-vaccine conspiracies faces disciplinary hearing

Dr. Daniel Nagase, who claimed vaccinations caused stillbirths at a North Vancouver rally, is being investigated for comments outside Legislature.
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