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School attendance down slightly as students return to in-person classes

School attendance down slightly as students return to in-person classes

Some parents have said they won鈥檛 be sending their children to school while COVID-19 cases remain high.
Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she wears different types of masks 'depending on the setting'

Henry says there's no need for people to wear medical masks at all times but that in some settings they should
China bans Air Canada flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

China bans Air Canada flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

Starting Jan. 17, four more flights operated by Air Canada from 91原创 to China will be cancelled.
'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'Keeping as much as possible open' is the focus right now, says B.C.'s top doc
Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

The pills are an 'important tool' that will affect the PHO orders in B.C.
B.C. not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

B.C. not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

Decision comes amid record surge of COVID-19
UVic students eager to return to classroom instruction; Camosun continues in-person

UVic students eager to return to classroom instruction; Camosun continues in-person

As COVID-19 vaccination lags for five- to 11-year-olds, a call for school-based clinics

As COVID-19 vaccination lags for five- to 11-year-olds, a call for school-based clinics

One-dose vaccination rate for five- to 11-year-olds is about 48% in Island Health and 40% across the province
Almost 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend; 1,249 in Island Health

Almost 7,000 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend; 1,249 in Island Health

B.C. is reporting almost 7,000 new cases of COVID-19 over the three days starting Friday, including 1,249 in the Island Health region.
How to find N95 masks: where to look, what to avoid, tips for wearing them

How to find N95 masks: where to look, what to avoid, tips for wearing them

Because they're in high demand, finding them could require an extended hunt; several companies in B.C. make N95-equivalent masks