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Modelling suggests transmission of Omicron has peaked in B.C., hospitalizations not far behind

Modelling suggests transmission of Omicron has peaked in B.C., hospitalizations not far behind

Hospitalizations expected to peak between Jan. 15 and 20
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Letter: Coquitlam resident believes B.C. should mirror Quebec and 'put their foot down' amid COVID-19

Letter: Coquitlam resident believes B.C. should mirror Quebec and 'put their foot down' amid COVID-19

Writer says the province should also give an ultimatum to the unvaccinated — get vaccinated or get punished.
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'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
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to record high: 534

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. rise to record high: 534

Seven more deaths raise the province's pandemic death toll to 2,462.
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New COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens inside Port Coquitlam Community Centre

New COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens inside Port Coquitlam Community Centre

The PCCC is set to be open seven days a week for eligible residents seeking a vaccine against the virus.
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Tri-City COVID-19 local cases — mostly Omicron — dropped by 10% in first week of 2022

Tri-City COVID-19 local cases — mostly Omicron — dropped by 10% in first week of 2022

At 1,843, it's the second-highest count in the region since the pandemic began.
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B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

Staff shortages are already growing across fire, police and ambulance services. Now, a leading infectious disease modeller warns of a 'danger zone' where emergency personnel shortfalls collide with peak hospitalizations.
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Runny nose not on symptoms list as Dr. Henry sets 'low threshold' for keeping kids home

Runny nose not on symptoms list as Dr. Henry sets 'low threshold' for keeping kids home

Critic of provincial health officer questions flexible rules amid wave of Omicron variant
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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
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B.C. bars, nightclubs, gyms that were ordered to close in December can apply for relief grants

B.C. bars, nightclubs, gyms that were ordered to close in December can apply for relief grants

Those businesses that had been required to fully close on Dec. 22, to limit the spread of COVID-19 are eligible to apply for the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant
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