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Opinion: 5 ways to tackle ignorance about evidence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Opinion: 5 ways to tackle ignorance about evidence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

In most countries, ignorance about how to use evidence properly to inform decision-making has led to missteps during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how to do better
Opinion: A better post-pandemic future means not giving in to COVID-19 now

Opinion: A better post-pandemic future means not giving in to COVID-19 now

After two years of COVID-19, it’s understandable that many people are weary of infection prevention measures. But simply being tired of the pandemic is no reason to let our guard down.
COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

COVID-positive hospitalizations decreased by 4% in B.C.

Active cases in the province decreased by 75 since Thursday
19 die in past day in B.C. while infected with COVID-19

19 die in past day in B.C. while infected with COVID-19

Known active infections are the lowest total so far this year.
Canadians infected with Omicron should wait 3 months for booster, says NACI

Canadians infected with Omicron should wait 3 months for booster, says NACI

New guidance from Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends vaccinated individuals who get infected with COVID-19 wait 3 months to get boosted.
145 COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs – most since October

145 COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs – most since October

13 more die while infected with COVID-19 in B.C.
Nurses share first-hand accounts about the deterioration of patient care

Nurses share first-hand accounts about the deterioration of patient care

The British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU) is calling on the province to find solutions as nurses and doctors continue to struggle under the weight of the most recent Omicron wave
Sewage plant samples show Omicron infections dropping in Lower Mainland

Sewage plant samples show Omicron infections dropping in Lower Mainland

Variant first showed up in December in Lions Gate and Lulu Island sewage plants then quickly showed in samples throughout Metro Vancouver
B.C. health officials report 1,776 new cases, 18 deaths

B.C. health officials report 1,776 new cases, 18 deaths

90 per cent of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 1,000

Another 18 people died overnight while fighting COVID-19.