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All public service workers in B.C. must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

All public service workers in B.C. must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22

All 30,000 B.C. public service workers will be required to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 22.
Call for booster shots for First Nations, as Ahousaht outbreak continues

Call for booster shots for First Nations, as Ahousaht outbreak continues

Vaccination rates in B.C. First Nations communities are lowest in the 18-to-40 age group.
Talking to a Squamish scientist about the anti-science movement

Talking to a Squamish scientist about the anti-science movement

Physicist and Quest University prof Andrew Hamilton shares his thoughts and predictions about the current mistrust of experts that has been exposed by the pandemic.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Even fully vaccinated travellers will need to drop hundreds of dollars on testing.
When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'really hopeful' that Pfizer vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds will be available by the end of the calendar year, and hopefully as early as the end of October
Rising COVID case counts prompt Lheidli T'enneh First Nation to restrict access to Shelley reserve

Rising COVID case counts prompt Lheidli T'enneh First Nation to restrict access to Shelley reserve

Order will remain in place at least until end of Thanksgiving long weekend
New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

"What is quite surprising is the high percentage, 33 per cent of residents who have been in an establishment that should have asked for the proof of vaccinations but have failed to do so."
COVID count remains high in northern B.C.

COVID count remains high in northern B.C.

No new deaths in Northern Health region but outbreaks continue at Jubilee Lodge and UHNBC acute care ward
11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

Children in kindergarten through Grade 12 province-wide must now wear masks at schools.
How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Getting vaccinated and keeping sick kids at home are the top 2 ways to fight COVID in schools, the PHO says