Back To School Covid

• B.C.’s low child vaccination rates raise concerns as kids head back to school

  Just over 58 per cent of kids aged five to 11 in B.C. have had one dose of pediatric vaccine, while slightly more than 46 per cent have had two doses.

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  Sep 6, 2022
  
• COVID-19 pandemic is still ‘raging,’ experts say. How to stay safe heading into fall

  Experts said Canadians should be reminded that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, adding that vaccination, masking and ventilation of indoor spaces are crucial.

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  Aug 20, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Western University students hopeful for ‘normal year’ as they move back to residence

  With students being allowed back onto campus for in-person learning, Global News caught up with some new students to talk about what they are looking forward to.

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  Sep 3, 2021
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• 20K sign petition calling on B.C. to delay return to school by 2 weeks

  Other jurisdictions such as Ontario and the U.K. have extended the winter break, but B.C.'s top doctor said last week the province has no plans to follow suit.

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  Jan 2, 2021
• ‘The elephant in the room’: Anxiety and mental health as B.C. kids head back to school

  "My sister has asthma. I want to go to school and get my education and be able to be social, but I have to protect her and my household."

  Education

  Sep 6, 2020