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Those 30 and older eligible for free rapid antigen tests at B.C. pharmacies

Those 30 and older eligible for free rapid antigen tests at B.C. pharmacies

More than 2.3 million free rapid tests have been dispensed through more than 1,300 participating pharmacies
B.C. COVID experts have next-wave worries

B.C. COVID experts have next-wave worries

B.C. is likely to get another Omicron wave, experts believe. Its severity will depend on how people stick to precautions.
B.C. government’s pandemic review a 'sham,' expert says

B.C. government’s pandemic review a 'sham,' expert says

Bad public health policy helped propel each wave of COVID-19, says a retired emergency room physician.
Baby medevaced out of B.C. First Nation as COVID-19 cases surge

Baby medevaced out of B.C. First Nation as COVID-19 cases surge

The number of cases in the central coast community of Klemtu has surged in recent weeks, worrying residents and sending at least one baby to hospital on a helicopter.
B.C. changes visiting rules at seniors' care homes as COVID-19 wanes

B.C. changes visiting rules at seniors' care homes as COVID-19 wanes

Court petition seeks to end mandatory vaccines for B.C. health-care workers

Court petition seeks to end mandatory vaccines for B.C. health-care workers

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, a legal advocacy group based in Alberta, is arguing that the health mandates violate their clients’ Charter rights, and they want the orders declared null and void.
Here's why travellers to Canada who test positive for COVID-19 have to quarantine for double the time than B.C. requires

Here's why travellers to Canada who test positive for COVID-19 have to quarantine for double the time than B.C. requires

If you contract COVID-19 in B.C. and are fully vaccinated you only need to isolate for five days.
No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

No quarantine for travellers if you're randomly picked for a COVID-19 test when entering Canada

Canada has officially dropped mandatory testing for COVID-19 at its borders, but will still carry out random tests.
Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, including one in Island Health region

Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported, including one in Island Health region

One of the deaths was in the Island Health region.
B.C. government launches review of pandemic response

B.C. government launches review of pandemic response

British Columbians have until April 20 to submit their feedback about how they have been affected by the government's response to the pandemic.Â