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Half of B.C. Omicron cases are on the Island

Half of B.C. Omicron cases are on the Island

With 137 new COVID-19 cases reported in Island Health on Thursday, the total number of active cases is now 905.
Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on 91原创 Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.
Take-home rapid COVID tests to be widely available in B.C. in new year, health minister says

Take-home rapid COVID tests to be widely available in B.C. in new year, health minister says

A supply of the at-home tests is expected to be delivered by the federal government in mid- to late January.
'Ahead of schedule': B.C. says close to 600K booster shots delivered to date

'Ahead of schedule': B.C. says close to 600K booster shots delivered to date

Booster shot plan was announced six weeks ago
In-person exams at UVic cancelled after at least 30 students become ill with COVID-19 virus

In-person exams at UVic cancelled after at least 30 students become ill with COVID-19 virus

Instructors being asked to have students take their exams online. Social events, some sports training cancelled.
3 doses of Pfizer vaccine neutralizes Omicron variant, suggest preliminary studies

3 doses of Pfizer vaccine neutralizes Omicron variant, suggest preliminary studies

As of Tuesday afternoon, B.C. had identified five Omicron cases in the province
'Mistake' forces B.C. government to cancel children's COVID-19 bookings at pharmacies

'Mistake' forces B.C. government to cancel children's COVID-19 bookings at pharmacies

An undisclosed number of children aged 5-11 had their COVID-19 vaccine bookings cancelled after a B.C. government error scheduled them at pharmacies
Dr. Bonnie Henry faces yet another pandemic-related court challenge

Dr. Bonnie Henry faces yet another pandemic-related court challenge

A 91原创 man wants B.C. Supreme Court to review Dr. Bonnie Henry's vaccination orders for health-care facilities, claiming they violate the Constitution.
Rate of COVID transmission on Island 'cause for some concern': health minister

Rate of COVID transmission on Island 'cause for some concern': health minister

Ninety-six new COVID-19 cases were reported in Island Health on Friday, along with two additional deaths. There are 646 known active cases in the region.