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Weekly COVID-19 local cases decrease by more than 25% in the Tri-Cities: data

Weekly COVID-19 local cases decrease by more than 25% in the Tri-Cities: data

After a brief stint in the triple digits, the region has nearly reached a low not seen since the beginning of August.
B.C. Transit workforce 98% vaccinated against COVID-19

B.C. Transit workforce 98% vaccinated against COVID-19

B.C.'s active COVID-19 infections rise as serious cases fall

B.C.'s active COVID-19 infections rise as serious cases fall

Five more die from COVID-19, raising B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,345.
Older eligible Tri-City residents near 50% third-dose vaccination rate against COVID-19

Older eligible Tri-City residents near 50% third-dose vaccination rate against COVID-19

The entire region is nearing the 90 per cent double-dose mark as vaccine clinics begin to welcome and inoculate young children.
Eating disorders have increased during COVID-19 — here's how to recognize them and how to help

Eating disorders have increased during COVID-19 — here's how to recognize them and how to help

Eating disorders are often misunderstood, but earlier treatment improves outcomes. Let's dispel some myths, learn how to recognize eating disorders and what to do if someone you love is struggling.
B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls below 100

B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls below 100

Seven more COVID-19 deaths raise province's death toll to 2,340.
A dozen Tri-City schools are currently listed for potential COVID-19 exposure

A dozen Tri-City schools are currently listed for potential COVID-19 exposure

Double-dose vaccination rates against the virus among school-aged children reaches 87 per cent.
UBC researchers determine bigger gap better for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

UBC researchers determine bigger gap better for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

They found a seven-week gap was better than a four-week gap
COVID-19 cases in B.C. ICUs at low since August

COVID-19 cases in B.C. ICUs at low since August

Province reports first case of the Omicron variant.
COVID-19: Henry promotes ‘equal access to vaccination’ as B.C. ID’s first Omicron variant

COVID-19: Henry promotes ‘equal access to vaccination’ as B.C. ID’s first Omicron variant

Most of global population not fully vaccinated as B.C. embarks on booster campaign