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02.04.2022 / 08:15

More Canadians may soon be eligible for another COVID-19 booster. Here’s what we know

More Canadians may soon be offered a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine – a move most experts agree could be vital to containing the potential damage of another case surge.

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Pharmacy investigated on allegations it fraudulently entered people into B.C. vaccine system

COVID-19 vaccine system without actually giving them the shots.Being entered into the provincial database as vaccinated would allow a person to download the BC Vaccine Card, which remains necessary to access a variety of non-essential services until April 8.On Thursday, a sign was posted on the door of the Medicine Shoppe at 4277 Kingsway saying the pharmacy was not dispensing drugs. ‘Abhorrent’: Fraudsters pay Downtown Eastside residents to get vaccinated in their place B.C.

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Mayor of B.C. town near Alberta border calls for end of mask mandate, vaccine card

COVID-19 rules, and a mayor along the border says it’s time for B.C. to catch up.Sparwood Mayor David Wilks told Global News on Monday there has been a recent increase in visitors not following the mandate to wear masks in public indoor spaces and hesitating to show their proof of vaccination.British Columbia still requires both, while Alberta has dropped both.“We are starting to see people ignore those rules and enter buildings without masks, et cetera,” Wilks said.“The majority of people have COVID fatigue and are wanting to get rid of the restrictions.”With so much interconnectivity between the provinces, Wilks said, there should be consistent rules across Canada.B.C.

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B.C. to distribute rapid tests to the general public, health minister confirms

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix confirms that in the coming weeks, students in elementary, secondary and post-secondary institutions will have the opportunity to take home a COVID-19 test kit to use if they become sick.

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B.C. health minister responds to Fraser Health no-longer separating COVID-19 patients

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix speaks to new guidelines in B.C.’s largest health authority which could allow COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms to share a room with fully-vaccinated people who don’t have the virus.

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B.C. health officials say everyone needs to comply with vaccine card rules

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix were both asked about Rolly’s Restaurant in Hope B.C.

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B.C. will aid Alberta ‘where we can and when we can,’ but not offering ICU beds: Horgan

No room in B.C. hospitals for Alberta COVID-19 patients, says province “We’ve had to suspend some surgeries as a result of COVID cases in our ICUs.”On Thursday, B.C.

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B.C. extends COVID-19 restrictions to Northern Health region as cases mount

COVID-19 cases there continue to grow.The restrictions will be similar to some of those currently in place in the Interior Health region.This means any community in the Northern Health region, starting on Sept. 7, will be under the following restrictions:The province-wide mask mandate continues in all health regions.

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Health minister says mandatory vaccines on long term care are ‘necessary step’

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced Thursday that all staff in assisted living facilities and long-term care homes in the province must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct.

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B.C. health officials to hold live COVID-19 briefing Thursday

COVID-19 response at 1 p.m. PT Thursday.Global News will carry the briefing live here, on our Facebook page and on BC1.The update comes as RCMP begins setting up road checks to enforce the province’s non-essential travel restrictions, with checkpoints at four highway locations.Fraser Health also announced Thursday that grocery store workers aged 18 and up would be eligible for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

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More pandemic restrictions coming to B.C.

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix has confirmed that the current COVID-19 restrictions will be probably be extended to at least the May long weekend. Richard Zussman has the details.

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Interior Health declares another COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak inside Kelowna General Hospital.According to the regional health agency, one patient and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19 at unit 4E.Interior Health says an investigation is underway, and that any patients with COVID-19 are being relocated to the COVID unit. B.C.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kelowna long-term care facility despite vaccinations

Bingo, movie nights: COVID-19 outbreaks plummet in LTC homes as vaccines bring relief Contact tracing is underway and additional infection control and prevention measures have been implemented at the facility to curb the spread of the virus, Interior Health said.Cottonwood Care Centre is a long-term care facility operated by Interior Health. It has 221 publicly funded long-term care beds.As of Feb.

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B.C. health officials to provide Tuesday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update on Tuesday.The news conference at 3 p.m. will be carried live on BC1, on our website, the Global BC Facebook page and CKNW.The press conference comes a day after the province detailed its plans to vaccinate British Columbians over the age of 80.The province also said it expects all adults in the province will have the option to receive their first dose of vaccine before the end of July.

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Global BC COVID-19 Town Hall: Jan. 28

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix took your questions at the Global BC COVID-19 town hall on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.

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B.C. to announce next steps in COVID-19 vaccine rollout Friday

COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan on Friday, Jan. 22.This means there will be no live briefing with Dr.

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B.C. health minister says cancellation of Pfizer vaccine shipments in last week of January is ‘significant’

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the announcement by Pfizer that Canada will get no vaccine shipments in the last week of January is a “significant” problem that will force a change to the vaccination timeline. Sarah MacDonald reports.

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B.C. health officials to deliver live Thursday COVID-19 briefing

COVID-19 response at 3 p.m. PT, Thursday.Global News will carry the briefing live here, on our Facebook page and on BC1.

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Despite federal pressure, B.C. still isn’t participating in the coronavirus tracking app

Despite the message from the Prime Minister and Canada’s top doctor, B.C. Health authorities are still not authorizing the use of the federal coronavirus tracking app in the province. Richard Zussman reports

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B.C. health minister on confusion over new COVID-19 restrictions

Speaking to reporters on Monday, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said if residents are confused about what they can and cannot do amid new COVID-19 restrictions, it’s best to err on the side of caution.

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Coronavirus: B.C. banquet halls say they are hosting events responsibly

COVID-19 cases in B.C. continuing to climb in recent weeks, health officials are warning there could be a crackdown on private parties at banquet halls this weekend.B.C.

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B.C. health officials to provide Saturday coronavirus update

B.C. health officials are scheduled to provide their latest update on the province’s novel coronavirus response at 1 p.m. PT.

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B.C.’s coronavirus update May 18, 2020

B.C. health officials will provide the latest numbers Monday in the fight against COVID-19.

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Three new deaths, but B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases in a month

Three more people have died of COVID-19 in B.C., and at least 14 new cases of the disease have been confirmed according to a joint statement issued Thursday by B.C. health officials.

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B.C. health minister on viral video encouraging gathering in groups: ‘Don’t promote them’

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says a group of protesters calling for an end to physical distancing restrictions are “attempting to promote themselves” and are promoting “marginal views.”

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Alberta, B.C. officials urge residents to stay home over Easter long weekend

As the Easter long weekend approaches, health officials in Alberta and British Columbia are urging residents to stick to their respective provinces as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PM Justin Trudeau asked about B.C.’s plea to clamp down on returning Canadians

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix has been calling for tighter border restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis, and as Keith Baldrey reports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to his concerns on Sunday.

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Health minister on ‘100-per-cent commitment’ from B.C. to fight COVID-19

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix recognizes professionals working on front lines, announces an updated total of available ventilators, and reminds residents that the next two weeks are crucial to control the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: B.C. health officials to provide Monday update on COVID-19

B.C. health officials will provide an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the province on Monday morning.

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B.C. health officials to provide Friday update on coronavirus response

British Columbia health officials are scheduled to provide their daily update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. PT.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0