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Daycares plead for help to navigate virus policies; 'quite shocking' that so little guidance has been offered

Daycares plead for help to navigate virus policies; 'quite shocking' that so little guidance has been offered

What should be done when a child gets COVID? Daycares say B.C. health officials aren't providing answers
'I'm melting': How B.C. is healing long-haul COVID-19 patients

'I'm melting': How B.C. is healing long-haul COVID-19 patients

As COVID long-haulers seek a way out of a set of debilitating symptoms, the head of one B.C. long-COVID clinic worries Omicron could trigger a wave of patients
More COVID booster-shot appointments opening up in the Cowichan Valley

More COVID booster-shot appointments opening up in the Cowichan Valley

Some people are finding appointments within days, while others having to book several weeks out, Island Health says.
Island reports 412 new cases and two more COVID-related deaths

Island reports 412 new cases and two more COVID-related deaths

The province now has 36,049 active cases — up from 31,817 a week ago, although the new daily case count is down from 3,223 on Jan. 7.
Long-term care homes hit with COVID outbreaks, lack of rapid tests, visitor restrictions

Long-term care homes hit with COVID outbreaks, lack of rapid tests, visitor restrictions

Seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie is concerned long-term care homes aren't a priority for receiving COVID test kits
B.C. offers relief grants to gyms, bars, nightclubs that were ordered to close due to COVID

B.C. offers relief grants to gyms, bars, nightclubs that were ordered to close due to COVID

Grant can help businesses with expenses including rent, wages, maintenance, insurance and utilities.
'Couldn't form a full sentence': 35-year-old 91Ô­´´ woman shares scary battle with COVID-19

'Couldn't form a full sentence': 35-year-old 91Ô­´´ woman shares scary battle with COVID-19

The SFU grad student is fully vaccinated and got a blood clot. Doctors told her it was likely the Omicron strain.
When should I keep my child home from school?: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

When should I keep my child home from school?: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Fever is a definite no-go – but mild cold symptoms may be a different story
Restrictions to remain for now as high COVID rates continue, Henry says

Restrictions to remain for now as high COVID rates continue, Henry says

Two of four new health-care-facility outbreaks reported Tuesday were in Island Health — at Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Oyster Harbour in Ladysmith.
Symptomatic employees should stay home regardless of PCR testing, Ministry of Health says

Symptomatic employees should stay home regardless of PCR testing, Ministry of Health says

Both PCR tests and rapid tests are valid results to confirm COVID, Ministry of Health says