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Mother wins right to vaccinate 10-year-old, despite dad's opposition

Mother wins right to vaccinate 10-year-old, despite dad's opposition

Father told court he feared vaccination would harm child
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sa国际传媒 youths to receive invitations to book COVID vaccine boosters

sa国际传媒 youths to receive invitations to book COVID vaccine boosters

For all age groups, boosters are advised six months after the second COVID vaccination.
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Every long-term care resident can have a visitor, even during outbreaks, Henry says

Every long-term care resident can have a visitor, even during outbreaks, Henry says

Previously, residents had been limited to "essential" visitors during outbreaks 鈥� a designation some families say was hard to get, since it must be approved by individual care homes.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry says COVID-19 antiviral pills may not be used for all sa国际传媒 patients. Here's why.

Dr. Bonnie Henry says COVID-19 antiviral pills may not be used for all sa国际传媒 patients. Here's why.

Health officials say that new data shows the treatment may not be used for some people.
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Three more COVID deaths in Island Health, plus 575 new cases; outbreaks at 25 health facilities

Three more COVID deaths in Island Health, plus 575 new cases; outbreaks at 25 health facilities

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.
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Sooke School District announces vaccine mandate for staff, citing demand

Sooke School District announces vaccine mandate for staff, citing demand

The school board voted to introduce a full vaccine mandate to keep students and staff safe amid the fast-spreading Omicron variant.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19

sa国际传媒鈥檚 prime minister says he has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and is feeling well. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been in isolation since Thursday , after one of his three children tested positive for the virus.
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sa国际传媒 could ease some COVID restrictions by Family Day, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

sa国际传媒 could ease some COVID restrictions by Family Day, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

Orders that closed bars and reduced capacity in theatres, restaurants and sports venues may be loosened by the Feb. 21 holiday, but don鈥檛 expect sa国际传媒 to be 鈥渙pening things up completely,鈥� says Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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sa国际传媒 to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

sa国际传媒 to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

More details to come from officials as NACI recommends boosters for vulnerable kids 12+
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Vaccinations required for Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district employees as of March 28

Vaccinations required for Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district employees as of March 28

The Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District has set out dates for planned vaccination COVID-19 requirements for its employees. Under new rules approved by board members at a Wednesday meeting, staff and contractors must tell the district by Feb.
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