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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 Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.
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B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

Recent transmission has come from smaller gatherings, not large events, according to Dix
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B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'
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New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

Province reported 584 new COVID-19 infections in the past day.
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Tri-Cities see substantial spike in COVID-19 case rates by population density: data

Tri-Cities see substantial spike in COVID-19 case rates by population density: data

New report also shows a 16 per cent jump in the region for first-dose vaccinations among kids aged five to 11.
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Amid new variant, Fraser Health adds two more Coquitlam COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinics

Amid new variant, Fraser Health adds two more Coquitlam COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinics

B.C.'s top doc encourages all eligible residents to get vaccinated as Omicron begins to make itself known.
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New Westminster among B.C. leaders for kids' COVID vaccines

New Westminster among B.C. leaders for kids' COVID vaccines

28% of New West children aged 5-11 have now received their first Pfizer pediatric dose
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on threat of Omicron variant in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on threat of Omicron variant in B.C.

"I think it is important to know that we have transmission in the community now," she said.
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Here's when B.C. residents may get free take-home COVID-19 tests

Here's when B.C. residents may get free take-home COVID-19 tests

Dr. Bonnie Henry explained what kind of tests they'd be and when we'll likely see them
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Fewer COVID-19 exposures at Coquitlam-area schools as every region now posts 90% first-dose rate

Fewer COVID-19 exposures at Coquitlam-area schools as every region now posts 90% first-dose rate

Eligible students aged 12 to 17 help the Tri-Cities get to the median milestone.
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