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Auditor general largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites ‘minor’ shortfallsMichael Pickup says there were "minor inconsistencies" with the otherwise well designed and implemented destination development grant program.PoliticsMay 30
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High herd immunity to COVID-19 in B.C., officials say, as global health emergency endsMinister of Health Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say in a joint statement that COVID-19 is no longer causing severe disease in most people.HealthMay 5
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Doctor concerned long COVID patients ‘left as orphans’ in B.C. after clinic closuresOn April 1, B.C. consolidated its five post-COVID clinics into a virtual service, citing a drastic reduction in monthly long COVID patient referrals.HealthApr 21
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COVID-19 cases in B.C. hospitals hit highest point since August last weekAccording to the B.C. Ministry of Health, cases in hospitals jumped to 399 on Dec. 28 before falling to 386 on Friday, and officials are preparing for higher numbers yet.HealthJan 2
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Only 32% of COVID-19 fines paid to date: ICBCFrom breaking social gathering rules to not wearing masks, 2,909 provincial COVID-19-related tickets have been issued as of Nov. 3 – for a total of $2,016,333 in fines.HealthNov 7, 2022
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COVID-19: Hospitalization down in B.C. while weekly critical care admissions riseBetween Sept. 4 and 10, another 142 patients in hospitals tested positive for the virus, down from 180 in the previous reporting period.HealthSep 15, 2022
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Don’t blame schools for high COVID-19 rates among B.C. youth: Top doctorDr. Bonnie Henry has been criticized by some parents and health-care professionals who say a major jump in infections occurred during the school year among children under age 10.HealthSep 14, 2022
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Study co-authored by B.C.’s top doctor says 80% of kids, youth have had COVID-19The preprint study was published online on Sept. 9 and says a series of surveillance reports of infections were understating the actual levels of infection by 92 times.HealthSep 13, 2022
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Omicron vaccine available to most in B.C. by end of October: top health officialsIn a joint statement, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say B.C. is set to begin distributing doses of Moderna's newly approved vaccine as soon as supply arrives.HealthSep 1, 2022
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‘Substantial changes’ to COVID-19 protocols in schools unlikely, says DixThe B.C. government is expected to release updated guidance this week on what health measures will be recommended or required in schools, if any.EducationAug 22, 2022
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