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Previous changes to COVID-19 protocols have been accompanied by formal announcements and news releases detailing the changes.

COVID-19, influenza and RSV are all making kids sick — and putting a strain on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s health-care system. Here's how to do your part to cut the risk.

Main metrics tracking COVID-19 in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ have been range-bound in recent months

Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi, a pediatric heart surgeon at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Children’s Hospital, says children across the country have had a significant increase in viral infections, with some requiring hospitalization

As illnesses rise in children, Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses personal hygiene and says health authorities are measuring school absenteeism. Meanwhile, a BC Children's Hospital heart surgeon is calling the situation a "crisis."

Through September and October, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ had an average of about 6,700 emergency department visits, but that daily average has increased to 6,795 visits through November.

Dr. Bonnie Henry said masks are an important tool that should be used in situations where it makes sense, like health-care settings.

British Columbians cautioned to take safety measures by provincial health officer amid expected autumn triple threat from respiratory illnesses

Last year, Henry ran the Royal Victoria Marathon 8K flanked by two security officers.

The 44 COVID-19 deaths in a week is the highest total since June 16.