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Restrictions to remain for now as high COVID rates continue, Henry says

Restrictions to remain for now as high COVID rates continue, Henry says

Two of four new health-care-facility outbreaks reported Tuesday were in Island Health 鈥� at Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Oyster Harbour in Ladysmith.
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Symptomatic employees should stay home regardless of PCR testing, Ministry of Health says

Symptomatic employees should stay home regardless of PCR testing, Ministry of Health says

Both PCR tests and rapid tests are valid results to confirm COVID, Ministry of Health says
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School attendance down slightly as students return to in-person classes

School attendance down slightly as students return to in-person classes

Some parents have said they won鈥檛 be sending their children to school while COVID-19 cases remain high.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Henry says there's no need for people to wear medical masks at all times but that in some settings they should
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China bans Air sa国际传媒 flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

China bans Air sa国际传媒 flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

Starting Jan. 17, four more flights operated by Air sa国际传媒 from Vancouver to China will be cancelled.
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'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'Keeping as much as possible open' is the focus right now, says sa国际传媒's top doc
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in sa国际传媒 and 'COVID-19 pills'

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in sa国际传媒 and 'COVID-19 pills'

The pills are an 'important tool' that will affect the PHO orders in sa国际传媒
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sa国际传媒 not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

sa国际传媒 not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

Decision comes amid record surge of COVID-19
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UVic students eager to return to classroom instruction; Camosun continues in-person

UVic students eager to return to classroom instruction; Camosun continues in-person

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As COVID-19 vaccination lags for five- to 11-year-olds, a call for school-based clinics

As COVID-19 vaccination lags for five- to 11-year-olds, a call for school-based clinics

One-dose vaccination rate for five- to 11-year-olds is about 48% in Island Health and 40% across the province
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