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A total of 232 new confirmed cases were reported in Island Health on Friday, though experts have said daily numbers are likely much higher because the province has hit its testing capacity limits.

New guidance from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends vaccinated individuals who get infected with COVID-19 wait 3 months to get boosted.

Variant first showed up in December in Lions Gate and Lulu Island sewage plants then quickly showed in samples throughout Metro Vancouver

Regular-season play has been allowed in school sports, but with no fans allowed in the stands — even as junior hockey teams in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ are allowed up to half-capacity in rinks.

Another 1,776 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, but because of limited testing, officials have said that figure is expected to be much larger.

Father told court he feared vaccination would harm child

For all age groups, boosters are advised six months after the second COVID vaccination.

Previously, residents had been limited to "essential" visitors during outbreaks — a designation some families say was hard to get, since it must be approved by individual care homes.

Health officials say that new data shows the treatment may not be used for some people.

The Health Ministry reported 4,075 new cases over three days, although it has said that rate is likely higher because of testing limitations for COVID-19.