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In UVic lab, printers cut face shields — for a start

In UVic lab, printers cut face shields — for a start

As nine 3D printers in a UVic lab busily tap out parts for medical face shields for Island Health, biomedical engineer Stephanie Willerth’s mind is buzzing with more ways to make and re-use protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A letter from Mel Cooper: Leaders shine in crisis

A letter from Mel Cooper: Leaders shine in crisis

Leaders step up when a need is there. The Jawl Foundation, the Victoria Foundation and the Times 91Ô­´´ did that with their rapid response to the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the Greater Victoria community.
On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

On the mend from COVID-19, couple longing for hugs, return to normalcy

Sylvia Olsen is looking forward to the time when the coronavirus crisis is over and it's once again safe to hug her grandchildren.
COVID-19 restrictions strain relationships, counsellors say

COVID-19 restrictions strain relationships, counsellors say

The pressure of ongoing isolation to stop COVID-19 infection rates from spiking is putting a strain on couples’ relationships, Victoria counsellors say.
Highways, ferries busy with long-weekend travellers despite requests to stay home

Highways, ferries busy with long-weekend travellers despite requests to stay home

The road outside Maggie O’Shaughnessy’s home on Galiano Island was busy Friday as visitors ignored pleas by health officials and island residents to stay home over the long weekend to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “It’s a small island.
Long-term care workers limited to one facility only under new rules

Long-term care workers limited to one facility only under new rules

Health-care workers at long-term care and assisted-living homes will not be allowed to work at more than one facility during the COVID-19 outbreak, in an effort to help prevent the spread of the disease.
Victoria scraps property tax increase to provide relief during pandemic

Victoria scraps property tax increase to provide relief during pandemic

City faces revenue losses of $6 million to $22 million this year, depending on length of COVID-19 outbreak
No vehicles in Beacon Hill Park or road up Mount Douglas to allow distancing

No vehicles in Beacon Hill Park or road up Mount Douglas to allow distancing

Victoria is restricting vehicle access in Beacon Hill Park and along Dallas Road, giving pedestrians more space for physical distancing to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Deaths from COVID-19 reach 50 in B.C.; total confirmed cases at 1,370

Deaths from COVID-19 reach 50 in B.C.; total confirmed cases at 1,370

The number of deaths in B.C. due to COVID-19 has reached 50, says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Two additional deaths were reported Thursday, bringing the total in B.C. to 50. Henry said there are now 1,370 confirmed cases in B.C.
Raising the heart flag at Victoria City Hall

Raising the heart flag at Victoria City Hall

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps assists in raising the heart flag, designed to thank health-care workers, at city hall on Wednesday. A paper version of the flag is part of the Thursday print edition of the Times 91Ô­´´.