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It's time to talk about mandatory vaccinations, says Canada's health minister

It's time to talk about mandatory vaccinations, says Canada's health minister

Jean-Yves Duclos says the decision will ultimately be up to the provinces and territories
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Health-care workers at COVID-19 testing sites intimidated and threatened, officials say

Health-care workers at COVID-19 testing sites intimidated and threatened, officials say

Intimidating workers and impeding services at testing facilities is illegal, and threats and aggressive behaviour will be reported to police, say provincial officials
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Delta K-12 students returning to school on Monday with enhanced safety measures

Delta K-12 students returning to school on Monday with enhanced safety measures

Staff returned this week to prepare and implement enhanced safety plans for in-class learning
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Petition calls on Premier John Horgan to get rapid COVID-19 tests into B.C. homes

Petition calls on Premier John Horgan to get rapid COVID-19 tests into B.C. homes

"The Omicron variant is here now, and COVID-19 cases are rising by the day," reads the petition.
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Why do some COVID-19 travel tests in B.C. cost double the price of those in Ontario and Alberta?

Why do some COVID-19 travel tests in B.C. cost double the price of those in Ontario and Alberta?

In Alberta some cost as little as $31.50.
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Vaccinated, unvaccinated both catching COVID-19 in B.C. but with different outcomes

Vaccinated, unvaccinated both catching COVID-19 in B.C. but with different outcomes

Active infections reach new record high of 31,817.
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How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected abortion care in Canada

How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected abortion care in Canada

Pandemic-related travel restrictions and facility closures initially jeopardized access to abortions, but the pandemic has also become a catalyst for more accessible ways to deliver abortion care
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What happens after you've recovered from COVID-19 and need to travel?

What happens after you've recovered from COVID-19 and need to travel?

A positive test can be used after you've recovered and are symptom-free.
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'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

Omicron is presenting as a milder upper respiratory illness and is harder to detect, as it can initially seem more like a cold or flu.
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Major Canadian drug store chain expects rapid tests to hit Metro Vancouver shelves in 2 to 3 weeks

Major Canadian drug store chain expects rapid tests to hit Metro Vancouver shelves in 2 to 3 weeks

You'll be able to buy the tests from your local pharmacy.
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