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sa国际传媒 proposes zones around hospitals and schools in response to COVID-19 protests

sa国际传媒 proposes zones around hospitals and schools in response to COVID-19 protests

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that it says would prevent 鈥渄isruptive behaviour鈥 from affecting schools and health-care facilities.
It's OK to get COVID booster shot after 4 months, Henry says; health officials aim to avoid bottlenecks

It's OK to get COVID booster shot after 4 months, Henry says; health officials aim to avoid bottlenecks

Go ahead and book an appointment if you receive an invitation, says provincial health officer
To avoid allergic reaction, she spent four hours receiving microdoses of COVID vaccine

To avoid allergic reaction, she spent four hours receiving microdoses of COVID vaccine

She was determined to find a way to safely receive the second dose
Two more COVID-19 cases in outbreak at Nanaimo hospital

Two more COVID-19 cases in outbreak at Nanaimo hospital

Smaller-group gatherings safer as flu season arrives amid Delta variant spread, Henry says

Smaller-group gatherings safer as flu season arrives amid Delta variant spread, Henry says

People who want to have large family gatherings should plan outdoor events, says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Port Alberni pediatrician loses hospital privileges after refusing COVID-19 vaccination

Port Alberni pediatrician loses hospital privileges after refusing COVID-19 vaccination

Petition with 4,000 names urges province to allow doctor to do his job
sa国际传媒 to offer single-dose J&J vaccine to unvaccinated health-care workers first

sa国际传媒 to offer single-dose J&J vaccine to unvaccinated health-care workers first

VANCOUVER 鈥 British Columbia鈥檚 unvaccinated health-care workers will be given the first opportunity to receive the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19 when it arrives in British Columbia next week, says the province
How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

How the pandemic is making Canadians eat healthier

Three-quarters of Canadians say the coronavirus pandemic has affected their eating habits. After 18 months, that shift is leading to some healthier habits.
Eight more COVID-19 cases at Nanaimo hospital, bringing total to 15

Eight more COVID-19 cases at Nanaimo hospital, bringing total to 15

Thirteen patients and two staff members have tested positive.
'Thirty-, 40- and 50-year-olds shouldn't be dying at this level': A day in a sa国际传媒 ICU

'Thirty-, 40- and 50-year-olds shouldn't be dying at this level': A day in a sa国际传媒 ICU

A lot of young or fit people have a 鈥渇alse sense of security鈥 they can beat COVID, 鈥渂ut we鈥檝e unfortunately seen many people with that description becoming very sick and going on to die,鈥 Dr. Omar Ahmad says.