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'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

Omicron is presenting as a milder upper respiratory illness and is harder to detect, as it can initially seem more like a cold or flu.
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COVID outbreaks declared in five Island long-term care homes, 566 new cases reported in region

COVID outbreaks declared in five Island long-term care homes, 566 new cases reported in region

The Island Health region now has 3,631 known active cases of COVID-19, while B.C. has a total of 29,967.
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I think I got Omicron 鈥� it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

I think I got Omicron 鈥� it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

As the Omicron strain burns through the population, COVID-19 continues to lead to some strange and hard-to-explain symptoms.
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B.C.'s top doctor warns businesses one-third of workforce could soon be off sick

B.C.'s top doctor warns businesses one-third of workforce could soon be off sick

鈥淎nyone who can work from home, you should be able to do that,鈥� said Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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Long-term care residents to be allowed one social visitor once testing in place

Long-term care residents to be allowed one social visitor once testing in place

Visiting restrictions that went into effect Jan. 1 are a temporary response to rising COVID-19 cases and staff shortages, says B.C.'s top doctor.
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500K British Columbians have yet to get booster shots following invites

500K British Columbians have yet to get booster shots following invites

More than 900 sites expected to be administering boosters by mid-January
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Each seniors' home resident should have an essential visitor, advocates say

Each seniors' home resident should have an essential visitor, advocates say

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Top trial court makes 'good progress' to reduce COVID-related backlog

Top trial court makes 'good progress' to reduce COVID-related backlog

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More than 9,000 new COVID cases reported over weekend in B.C.; 1,117 in Island Health

More than 9,000 new COVID cases reported over weekend in B.C.; 1,117 in Island Health

More than half the new cases in B.C., 4,859 , were in Fraser Health
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Two patients test positive for COVID in outbreak at Victoria General Hospital

Two patients test positive for COVID in outbreak at Victoria General Hospital

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