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CDC now says face masks can protect wearer from coronavirusThe CDC's update now matches recommendations from both Health Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO).WorldNov 12, 2020
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Risk of British Columbians contracting Wuhan coronavirus is ‘very low’: BC CDCOfficials say there are still no confirmed cases in the province, despite rumours of people falling ill to the coronavirus in Metro Vancouver.HealthJan 24, 2020
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Union gives B.C. nurses direction on how to prepare for Wuhan coronavirusThe BC Nurses' Union has issued a bulletin to its members about protecting themselves from risk associated with the Wuhan coronavirus.HealthJan 24, 2020
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U.S. health officials not ready to blame illnesses on street-bought vaping devicesThe agency is recommending that people refrain from the use of any electronic cigarette or vaping device until there is more conclusive evidence of a cause, she said in an interview.HealthSep 10, 2019
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Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health organizations to combat misinformationSocial media sites have been trying to combat the spread of misinformation about vaccines. Pinterest previously tried blocking all searches for vaccines with mixed results.HealthAug 28, 2019
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Toxic death cap mushroom spotted in Vancouver, health officials confirmThe deadly poisonous mushroom was linked to the death of a three-year-old boy in Victoria in 2016.CanadaJul 4, 2019
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Spread of ‘death cap,’ world’s deadliest mushroom, prompts new B.C. safety campaignDeath cap mushrooms are not native to B.C., but are increasingly turning up in Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.EnvironmentOct 3, 2018
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Mild start to B.C. flu season, but officials still recommend vaccineThe BCCDC says by this time last year, there were already five to 10 times as many reported flu cases.HealthOct 3, 2018
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Most cruise ship passengers, crew with suspected Norovirus are recovered: companySeven passengers have been asked to stay in their cabins, out of 1,434 passengers and crew on board the Balmoral.HealthMay 10, 2016
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CDC probes possible anthrax exposure in U.S. labCDC officials say the risk of infection seems very low, but that about 75 staff members were being monitored or given antibiotics as a precaution.HealthJun 19, 2014
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