BC Omicron

• B.C. reports 1 more COVID-19 death as hospitalizations dip again

  Hospitalizations have fallen once again, with 273 patients currently receiving care compared to 288 on Monday.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2022
  
• COVID-19 hospitalizations rise again as B.C. records 6 more deaths over weekend

  While the overall number of hospitalizations is up from the 260 patients on Friday, the number of ICU patients has dipped from 50 to 48.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Six deaths in B.C., hospitalizations hit 500 amid new health-care outbreaks

  There were six new deaths reported Wednesday, bringing B.C.'s pandemic-related death toll to 2,455.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2022
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• COVID-19: Medically vulnerable B.C. mom wants more support as kids return to school

  BC Teachers' Federation president Teri Mooring also said many teachers are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 or live with those who might.

  Education

  Jan 10, 2022
• COVID-19: B.C. parents, teachers anxious as kids head back to school amid Omicron wave

  The plan also includes mandatory three-layer masking in indoor areas, staggered start and break times and measures to reduce crowding in common areas.

  Health

  Jan 9, 2022
• B.C. appears to be tackling booster backlog ahead of ‘boosted’ third dose rollout

  "I'm excited for that further protection": B.C. residents are already starting to receive booster notifications after the province announced it would be fast-tracking the program

  Health

  Jan 3, 2022
• B.C. changes isolation period, fast-tracks booster shots as another year of COVID ends

  New Year's Eve will once again look a lot different this year with bars and nightclubs closed across the province and restaurants restricted to six people at a table.

  Health

  Dec 31, 2021
• The next few weeks in B.C. are critical as Omicron cases surge

  Some scientists theorize that perhaps Omicron will become a “nuisance virus” that infects a lot of people but does not inflict a lot of damage. Let’s hope so.

  Commentary

  Dec 23, 2021
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• B.C. to accelerate vaccine booster plan in January as Omicron variant spreads

  All British Columbians who want a booster shot should get one by the end of March 2022, if the province's accelerated vaccine regime is successful.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2021
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• B.C. enacts social gathering and event capacity limits as Omicron variant spreads

  Starting on Monday, indoor gatherings will be restricted to one household plus 10 other individuals or one additional household if everyone is vaccinated against COVID-19.

  Health

  Dec 17, 2021