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COVID-19 contact tracing is no longer an 'effective intervention' in sa国际传媒 Here's why

COVID-19 contact tracing is no longer an 'effective intervention' in sa国际传媒 Here's why

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry explains why the province has stopped using this tool.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry says 70 per cent of people getting tested for COVID-19 don't have it

Dr. Bonnie Henry says 70 per cent of people getting tested for COVID-19 don't have it

sa国际传媒's top doctor provided some clarification on who should get tested.
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Three new COVID outbreaks reported in long-term care facilities on Vancouver Island

Three new COVID outbreaks reported in long-term care facilities on Vancouver Island

sa国际传媒 reported 2,150 new confirmed COVID cases Thursday, including 354 in Island Health, for a total of 34,835 known active cases in the province. Of those, 2,104 are in the Island region.
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The BCCDC changed its guidance of self-isolation and managing COVID-19. Here's what to know.

The BCCDC changed its guidance of self-isolation and managing COVID-19. Here's what to know.

The agency made sweeping changes to its COVID-19 guidance this week.
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Province beefs up aid for sa国际传媒 businesses hit by COVID closures

Province beefs up aid for sa国际传媒 businesses hit by COVID closures

Affected businesses can access up to $20,000 in grants. The level of funding is based on staffing levels at the time of closure.
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Delayed surgeries, lab closings among steps to cover shortage of health-care staff

Delayed surgeries, lab closings among steps to cover shortage of health-care staff

Some health workers being re-assigned, ambulances diverted.
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Pandemic restrictions extended, but gyms can reopen with extra spacing

Pandemic restrictions extended, but gyms can reopen with extra spacing

Remaining in place: Bars closed, theatres and sports venue seating at 50 per cent capacity, limited movement and table capacity in restaurants, no sports tournaments
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Checking staff vaccination status could identify schools at risk, Henry says

Checking staff vaccination status could identify schools at risk, Henry says

Information about vaccination rates would help medical health officers to make decisions about ways to reduce COVID spread
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Town of Ladysmith requiring staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Town of Ladysmith requiring staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19

No start-date announced for policy
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Trays developed at Camosun College protect pre-loaded COVID vaccine syringes

Trays developed at Camosun College protect pre-loaded COVID vaccine syringes

Nurse was concerned that during transport syringes could be jostled or accidentally depressed
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