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Behind the scenes of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s first COVID-19 superspreader, two years ago

Behind the scenes of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s first COVID-19 superspreader, two years ago

Documents highlight confusion before officials discovered attendee at Pacific Dental Conference had coronavirus, leading to dozens of infections and one death.
Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ well protected for now: Tam

Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ well protected for now: Tam

Even if they are not mandatory, Dr. Theresa Tam says face masks should be kept on hand.
As Omicron drags on, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ struggles to increase kids' vaccination rates

As Omicron drags on, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ struggles to increase kids' vaccination rates

Dr. Bonnie Henry says health officials are facing down the "3 C's": complacency, convenience and confidence.
Are sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

Are sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

"It's probably everything," she said.
Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s top doc weighs in

Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s top doc weighs in

Will the province remove the mask mandate?
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to 'soon' stop providing daily virus case counts

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to 'soon' stop providing daily virus case counts

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s top doc says the BCCDC is working on how it will track the virus as an endemic.
COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ in ‘next few days’

COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ in ‘next few days’

Novavax, Medicago vaccines can be used as safe, alternatives to mRNA, viral vector vaccines, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry
'Long lineups' at pharmacies for free rapid COVID tests for seniors

'Long lineups' at pharmacies for free rapid COVID tests for seniors

About 160 pharmacies on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands were distributing the free rapid antigen tests as of Tuesday.
Island Health closes COVID mass-immunization clinics, reduces hours of others

Island Health closes COVID mass-immunization clinics, reduces hours of others

With the majority of residents vaccinated, demand for vaccines is dropping, the health authority said.
Everything you need to know about sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s new travel COVID-19 testing rules

Everything you need to know about sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s new travel COVID-19 testing rules

Here's what to know about the rules that came into effect Monday.