Demands for rapid antigen tests grow in the Okanagan amid the highly transmissible Omicron variant
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Demands for rapid antigen tests grow in the Okanagan amid the highly transmissible Omicron variant
Description
January 20, 2022
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues running rampant, the demands for rapid antigen tests are growing. Testing sites in the Okanagan and across BC.. are overwhelmed with people wanting to know if they’ve been infected so many are now looking to buy their own tests. But as Klaudia Van Emmerik is finding out, that is proving to be nearly impossible.
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Demands for rapid antigen tests grow in the Okanagan amid the highly transmissible Omicron variant02:38 | January 20, 2022
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The Okanagan bracing for the potential of an extremely dry summer season02:34 | May 17, 2024
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Farmers stage protest at grand opening of a section of rail trail in the North Okanagan.02:26 | May 10, 2024
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New firetruck for Station 7 in Kelowna00:59 | April 20, 2024
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Residents who now live in tiny homes in downtown Kelowna’s north end are hopeful for future.02:14 | April 19, 2024
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Crews cleaning up rail trail encampment in Kelowna02:12 | April 17, 2024
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West Kelowna moth spraying concerns02:06 | April 12, 2024
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Construction activity resumes at UBCO site amid structural damage in neighbouring buildings01:47 | April 11, 2024
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New data shows growth in Central Okanagan’s business sector01:34 | April 9, 2024
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Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet April 5 202401:41 | April 5, 2024
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Truck-loads of garbage and debris cleared from several encampments along Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna02:23 | April 4, 2024
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Demands for rapid antigen tests grow in the Okanagan amid the highly transmissible Omicron variant02:38 | January 20, 2022
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The Okanagan bracing for the potential of an extremely dry summer season02:34 | May 17, 2024
-
Peachland Art Group prepares for annual showcase and sale02:07 | May 16, 2024
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Construction industry says changes to noise bylaw in Kelowna will have adverse effect on home construction.02:28 | May 15, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: May 11, 202421:24 | May 11, 2024
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Farmers stage protest at grand opening of a section of rail trail in the North Okanagan.02:26 | May 10, 2024
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New firetruck for Station 7 in Kelowna00:59 | April 20, 2024
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Residents who now live in tiny homes in downtown Kelowna’s north end are hopeful for future.02:14 | April 19, 2024
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BC Transit launches unique bus service in Kelowna much like Uber02:03 | April 18, 2024
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Okanagan foster families step up to care for beagles rescued from research labs.02:20 | April 18, 2024
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Blossom time reveals extent of damage to cherry buds in the Okanagan.02:24 | April 17, 2024
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Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, April 15, 202401:22 | April 17, 2024
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Global Okanagan News at 5, April 16, 202426:16 | April 17, 2024
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Global Okanagan weather, April 16, 202403:19 | April 17, 2024
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Crews cleaning up rail trail encampment in Kelowna02:12 | April 17, 2024
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West Kelowna moth spraying concerns02:06 | April 12, 2024
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Construction activity resumes at UBCO site amid structural damage in neighbouring buildings01:47 | April 11, 2024
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New data shows growth in Central Okanagan’s business sector01:34 | April 9, 2024
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Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet, April 8, 202401:18 | April 9, 2024
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Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet April 5 202401:41 | April 5, 2024
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Truck-loads of garbage and debris cleared from several encampments along Okanagan Rail Trail in Kelowna02:23 | April 4, 2024
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Plenty of behind-the-scenes work to deem evacuated Kelowna building safe to re-occupy02:29 | April 3, 2024
Demands for rapid antigen tests grow in the Okanagan amid the highly transmissible Omicron variant
Description
January 20, 2022
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues running rampant, the demands for rapid antigen tests are growing. Testing sites in the Okanagan and across BC.. are overwhelmed with people wanting to know if they’ve been infected so many are now looking to buy their own tests. But as Klaudia Van Emmerik is finding out, that is proving to be nearly impossible.
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