COVID-19: B.C. government begins to make rapid tests available from pharmacies
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COVID-19: B.C. government begins to make rapid tests available from pharmacies
Description
February 23, 2022
Health Minister Adrian Dix announced on Wednesday, Feb. 23, that rapid antigen tests will be available to the general public beginning on Friday. British Columbians over the age of 70 will be the first to get access to the COVID tests from pharmacies.
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COVID-19: B.C. government begins to make rapid tests available from pharmacies04:28 | February 23, 2022 -
Study shows high number of orthopeadic surgeons facing burnout01:59 | 3 hours ago -
New report highlights financial strain of caregiving04:45 | May 7, 2026 -
Prominent Vancouver harm reduction advocate returning city award04:20 | May 7, 2026 -
Health Matters: Menopause Care04:14 | May 7, 2026 -
Conservatives join grieving family in calling for changes to B.C. Mental Health Act01:54 | May 6, 2026 -
Maya Gebala undergoes successful surgery00:44 | May 6, 2026 -
Stanley Park’s longest resident moving out02:06 | May 5, 2026 -
Vancouver Mayor opposes new Overdose Prevention Site02:02 | May 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: Coping with grief on Mother’s Day05:14 | May 5, 2026 -
Spark Grant makes nature more accessible to underserved communities04:39 | May 5, 2026 -
One year since gender-based violence ‘epidemic’ declaration02:13 | May 4, 2026 -
BMO Vancouver Marathon03:53 | May 3, 2026 -
Motion calls for Vancouver to expand access to cooling centres04:50 | May 2, 2026 -
BC Housing denies access to Luugat SRO02:20 | May 1, 2026 -
Long-term care projects on hold02:03 | May 1, 2026 -
BC looking to Ottawa to implement social media ban for youth02:03 | May 1, 2026 -
Concerns for homeless people ahead of FIFA World Cup02:18 | April 30, 2026 -
Controversy and uncertainty over cancellation of contract for Burnaby Hospital redevelopment01:51 | April 30, 2026 -
Three daycares closing due to funding crunch01:53 | April 29, 2026 -
BC government warns about shortfalls in federal health care funding02:05 | April 29, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Matrescence04:47 | April 29, 2026 -
FIFA IMPACTS Conference06:11 | April 29, 2026 -
Vancouver nightclub owner fed up after another flood from SRO02:17 | April 28, 2026 -
Calls for better drug coverage in B.C.02:04 | April 28, 2026 -
B.C. government urged to change requirements for inflammatory bowel disease drugs01:57 | April 27, 2026 -
Ask an Expert: Healing one year after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy05:50 | April 26, 2026 -
Nanaimo event aims to attract health care workers to the province02:16 | April 25, 2026 -
Push for clinical trial innovation plan04:56 | April 25, 2026 -
Advocates say serious gaps remain in B.C.’s mental health care system05:56 | April 25, 2026 -
B.C. nurses prepare for strike vote as contract talks stall04:44 | April 23, 2026 -
B.C. premier says NDP MLA is very ill01:14 | April 22, 2026
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COVID-19: B.C. government begins to make rapid tests available from pharmacies04:28 | February 23, 2022
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Study shows high number of orthopeadic surgeons facing burnout01:59 | 3 hours ago
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New report highlights financial strain of caregiving04:45 | May 7, 2026
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Prominent Vancouver harm reduction advocate returning city award04:20 | May 7, 2026
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Health Matters: Menopause Care04:14 | May 7, 2026
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Conservatives join grieving family in calling for changes to B.C. Mental Health Act01:54 | May 6, 2026
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Maya Gebala undergoes successful surgery00:44 | May 6, 2026
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Stanley Park’s longest resident moving out02:06 | May 5, 2026
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Vancouver Mayor opposes new Overdose Prevention Site02:02 | May 5, 2026
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Health Matters: Coping with grief on Mother’s Day05:14 | May 5, 2026
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Spark Grant makes nature more accessible to underserved communities04:39 | May 5, 2026
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One year since gender-based violence ‘epidemic’ declaration02:13 | May 4, 2026
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BMO Vancouver Marathon03:53 | May 3, 2026
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Motion calls for Vancouver to expand access to cooling centres04:50 | May 2, 2026
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BC Housing denies access to Luugat SRO02:20 | May 1, 2026
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BC looking to Ottawa to implement social media ban for youth02:03 | May 1, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Matrescence04:47 | April 29, 2026
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Ask an Expert: Healing one year after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy05:50 | April 26, 2026
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Push for clinical trial innovation plan04:56 | April 25, 2026
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B.C. nurses prepare for strike vote as contract talks stall04:44 | April 23, 2026
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B.C. premier says NDP MLA is very ill01:14 | April 22, 2026
COVID-19: B.C. government begins to make rapid tests available from pharmacies
Description
February 23, 2022
Health Minister Adrian Dix announced on Wednesday, Feb. 23, that rapid antigen tests will be available to the general public beginning on Friday. British Columbians over the age of 70 will be the first to get access to the COVID tests from pharmacies.
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