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 -
Coroner’s jury makes recommendations in tragic deaths of Prince Rupert family02:20 | 9 hours ago -
Health Matters: Ending nicotine dependence04:47 | February 10, 2026 -
City of Langford opens municipally-funded clinic02:25 | February 9, 2026 -
Raising awareness for sickle cell disease in hopes of more research02:14 | February 7, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 521:16 | February 5, 2026 -
Port Moody MRI concerns02:04 | February 5, 2026 -
Global BC Curious Minds: The next step for deep brain stimulation01:40 | February 5, 2026 -
Prostate cancer clinical trial shows promise02:05 | February 4, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Where are you putting your energy?04:32 | February 4, 2026 -
Health Matters: World Cancer Day04:09 | February 4, 2026 -
Health Matters: New hope in the fight against ovarian cancer04:37 | February 3, 2026 -
New survey on doctors’ satisfaction01:51 | February 2, 2026 -
Burn Awareness Week: Preventing burns in the workplace03:52 | February 2, 2026 -
Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply04:46 | February 1, 2026 -
Severe weather & seasonal illness disrupt blood donations03:57 | January 30, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Jan 2916:28 | January 29, 2026 -
Record year for organ donation02:04 | January 29, 2026 -
Family calls for changes to MAID02:34 | January 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: Treating skin disease with gene therapy03:58 | January 29, 2026 -
B.C. falling behind in long-term care beds01:56 | January 28, 2026 -
Problem house in Port Coquitlam02:35 | January 28, 2026 -
Global BC Curious Minds: Using sweat to monitor diabetes01:35 | January 28, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Processing the current state of the world05:42 | January 28, 2026 -
Wait times for long-term care beds continues to grow in B.C.04:35 | January 28, 2026 -
Report finds gaps remain in safeguards designed to protect involuntary care patients04:56 | January 27, 2026 -
BCCDC issues medetomidine drug alert04:19 | January 27, 2026 -
New study says administrative work keeps doctors from seeing more patients02:19 | January 26, 2026 -
Mental health crisis program expanded01:50 | January 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: VCH Adult ADHD Clinic expands to offer support to more people04:30 | January 26, 2026 -
Palma’s Picks: Rethinking healthy eating05:08 | January 25, 2026 -
Coquitlam ‘Men’s Shed’ offers a sense of belonging02:10 | January 24, 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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Coroner’s jury makes recommendations in tragic deaths of Prince Rupert family02:20 | 9 hours ago
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Health Matters: Ending nicotine dependence04:47 | February 10, 2026
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City of Langford opens municipally-funded clinic02:25 | February 9, 2026
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Raising awareness for sickle cell disease in hopes of more research02:14 | February 7, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 521:16 | February 5, 2026
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Port Moody MRI concerns02:04 | February 5, 2026
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Global BC Curious Minds: The next step for deep brain stimulation01:40 | February 5, 2026
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Prostate cancer clinical trial shows promise02:05 | February 4, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Where are you putting your energy?04:32 | February 4, 2026
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Health Matters: World Cancer Day04:09 | February 4, 2026
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Health Matters: New hope in the fight against ovarian cancer04:37 | February 3, 2026
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New survey on doctors’ satisfaction01:51 | February 2, 2026
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Burn Awareness Week: Preventing burns in the workplace03:52 | February 2, 2026
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Powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply04:46 | February 1, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Jan 2916:28 | January 29, 2026
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Health Matters: Treating skin disease with gene therapy03:58 | January 29, 2026
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Global BC Curious Minds: Using sweat to monitor diabetes01:35 | January 28, 2026
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Report finds gaps remain in safeguards designed to protect involuntary care patients04:56 | January 27, 2026
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BCCDC issues medetomidine drug alert04:19 | January 27, 2026
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New study says administrative work keeps doctors from seeing more patients02:19 | January 26, 2026
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Mental health crisis program expanded01:50 | January 26, 2026
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Health Matters: VCH Adult ADHD Clinic expands to offer support to more people04:30 | January 26, 2026
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Palma’s Picks: Rethinking healthy eating05:08 | January 25, 2026
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Coquitlam ‘Men’s Shed’ offers a sense of belonging02:10 | January 24, 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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