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Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, including one in Island Health region

Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, including one in Island Health region

One of the deaths was in the Island Health region.
sa国际传媒 government launches review of pandemic response

sa国际传媒 government launches review of pandemic response

British Columbians have until April 20 to submit their feedback about how they have been affected by the government's response to the pandemic.聽
sa国际传媒 is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

sa国际传媒 is dropping the COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

The federal government will make an announcement tomorrow.
Parents split on whether students should continue to wear masks after spring break

Parents split on whether students should continue to wear masks after spring break

Mask mandate is being lifted for students after spring break
Rapid antigen COVID tests now available to people 40 and older in sa国际传媒; no new deaths reported

Rapid antigen COVID tests now available to people 40 and older in sa国际传媒; no new deaths reported

People eligible for the tests are able to get one kit containing five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies.
sa国际传媒 hospital workers say double standard at work as doctors not forced to get vaccinated

sa国际传媒 hospital workers say double standard at work as doctors not forced to get vaccinated

The COVID-19 vaccine order for nurses and other health-care workers in hospitals remains in place, and some say that raises an issue of inequality.
A look at COVID-19's social and economic impacts on Canadians, two years later

A look at COVID-19's social and economic impacts on Canadians, two years later

The pandemic has altered the world we once knew, and its impact will be felt for years.
New COVID treatment that helped Paralympian recover now offered at special clinics

New COVID treatment that helped Paralympian recover now offered at special clinics

鈥淚 went from feeling like I had the flu with a massive headache, lower back pain, a clogged ear and being super tired 鈥 sleeping 20 hours the first day 鈥 to feeling 90 per cent myself within three hours of the treatment."
CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

鈥淲e鈥檙e seeing the signs of chronic stress on the population,鈥 said Margaret Eaton, National CEO of CMHA.
Masks are a helpful but imperfect tool, says infectious disease specialist

Masks are a helpful but imperfect tool, says infectious disease specialist

If you want to protect yourself, there are several things you can do, says Dr. Isaac Bogoch. Those include wearing masks, being vaccinated, being around fewer people, and avoiding the three C鈥檚 鈥 close, crowded, confined settings.