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As Omicron drags on, B.C. struggles to increase kids' vaccination rates

As Omicron drags on, B.C. struggles to increase kids' vaccination rates

Dr. Bonnie Henry says health officials are facing down the "3 C's": complacency, convenience and confidence.
Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

Are B.C.'s COVID-19 rules based on science or politics? Here's what Dr. Bonnie Henry had to say

"It's probably everything," she said.
Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? B.C.'s top doc weighs in

Will COVID-19 rules be relaxed in time for spring break? B.C.'s top doc weighs in

Will the province remove the mask mandate?
B.C. to 'soon' stop providing daily virus case counts

B.C. to 'soon' stop providing daily virus case counts

B.C.'s top doc says the BCCDC is working on how it will track the virus as an endemic.
COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

COVID-19: Novavax due to arrive in B.C. in ‘next few days’

Novavax, Medicago vaccines can be used as safe, alternatives to mRNA, viral vector vaccines, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry
'Long lineups' at pharmacies for free rapid COVID tests for seniors

'Long lineups' at pharmacies for free rapid COVID tests for seniors

About 160 pharmacies on 91Ô­´´ Island and the Gulf Islands were distributing the free rapid antigen tests as of Tuesday.
Island Health closes COVID mass-immunization clinics, reduces hours of others

Island Health closes COVID mass-immunization clinics, reduces hours of others

With the majority of residents vaccinated, demand for vaccines is dropping, the health authority said.
Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel COVID-19 testing rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel COVID-19 testing rules

Here's what to know about the rules that came into effect Monday.
Ladner dad with terminal cancer on a mission to help B.C.'s vulnerable population

Ladner dad with terminal cancer on a mission to help B.C.'s vulnerable population

Jeremy Franta says more protection from COVID-19 is required
Demand strong for free COVID-19 test kits now in some pharmacies

Demand strong for free COVID-19 test kits now in some pharmacies

Only about 600 of B.C.’s 1,300 to 1,400 pharmacies had the rapid antigen tests in stock as of Friday afternoon.