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Almost 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend; 1,249 in Island Health

Almost 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend; 1,249 in Island Health

sa国际传媒 is reporting almost 7,000 new cases of COVID-19 over the three days starting Friday, including 1,249 in the Island Health region.
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How to find N95 masks: where to look, what to avoid, tips for wearing them

How to find N95 masks: where to look, what to avoid, tips for wearing them

Because they're in high demand, finding them could require an extended hunt; several companies in sa国际传媒 make N95-equivalent masks
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As kids head back to school, nearly half of 5- to 11-year-olds haven't registered for vaccine appointments

As kids head back to school, nearly half of 5- to 11-year-olds haven't registered for vaccine appointments

Health sa国际传媒 approved the Pfizer vaccine for children on Nov. 19 and it was available to the five-to-11 group later in the month.
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Pandemic restrictions deny Victoria couple of 63 years a birthday visit

Pandemic restrictions deny Victoria couple of 63 years a birthday visit

Restrictions were put in place Jan. 1 amid soaring cases of COVID-19 allow residents one "essential visitor" 鈥� but not everyone gets one approved.
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Planning, insurance and patience the watchwords for pandemic travel

Planning, insurance and patience the watchwords for pandemic travel

Planning ahead is key if you鈥檙e planning to leave sa国际传媒 and want to avoid unnecessary headaches 鈥� and, in some cases, hefty fines 鈥� on the return trip.
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475 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Island Health, two additional deaths

475 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Island Health, two additional deaths

sa国际传媒 recorded a total of 3,144 new cases on Friday, bringing the number of known active cases to 33,184.
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sa国际传媒 ICU units projected to be overwhelmed in coming weeks, says independent modelling group

sa国际传媒 ICU units projected to be overwhelmed in coming weeks, says independent modelling group

More than 2,000 COVID-19 patients could land in sa国际传媒's intensive care units over the next few weeks, new modelling shows
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sa国际传媒 teachers' call for N95 masks for reopening rejected by officials

sa国际传媒 teachers' call for N95 masks for reopening rejected by officials

Schools to reopen Monday amid Omicron variant wave depending on cloth masks and limited rapid tests
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sa国际传媒 schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

sa国际传媒 schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

Despite record numbers of new daily cases, school 鈥渋s the best place for children to be,鈥� says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry orders all sa国际传媒 businesses to have a COVID-19 safety plan

Dr. Bonnie Henry orders all sa国际传媒 businesses to have a COVID-19 safety plan

Order does not apply to child care, K-12 schools or post-secondary education
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