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COVID-19: B.C. expands visitation rights in long-term care homes
Description
February 1, 2022
British Columbia is expanding visitation rights in long-term care, allowing one designated visitor per resident regardless of whether they have 'essential' status. Residents who have one designated essential visitor will be allowed to have an additional designated visitor, Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a Feb. 1, 2022 press conference.
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COVID-19: B.C. expands visitation rights in long-term care homes02:14 | February 1, 2022 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 223:19 | 8 hours ago -
BC nurses begin job action01:45 | 9 hours ago -
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B.C. nurses are on the verge of job action after issuing 72-hour strike notice04:54 | June 30, 2026 -
How to protect yourself from cold water shock04:05 | June 30, 2026 -
Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre closing02:18 | June 29, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Water safety warning after rise in drownings04:23 | June 29, 2026 -
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COVID-19: B.C. expands visitation rights in long-term care homes02:14 | February 1, 2022
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 223:19 | 8 hours ago
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B.C. nurses are on the verge of job action after issuing 72-hour strike notice04:54 | June 30, 2026
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How to protect yourself from cold water shock04:05 | June 30, 2026
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Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre closing02:18 | June 29, 2026
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B.C. nurses issue 72-hour strike notice02:04 | June 29, 2026
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COVID-19: B.C. expands visitation rights in long-term care homes
Description
February 1, 2022
British Columbia is expanding visitation rights in long-term care, allowing one designated visitor per resident regardless of whether they have 'essential' status. Residents who have one designated essential visitor will be allowed to have an additional designated visitor, Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a Feb. 1, 2022 press conference.
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