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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Everything B.C. residents need to know about using COVID-19 rapid self-testing kits at home (VIDEO)

Everything B.C. residents need to know about using COVID-19 rapid self-testing kits at home (VIDEO)

There are plenty of kits on the market, but not all are created equal.
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Two deaths, 47 cases reported amid Burnaby COVID-19 outbreak

Two deaths, 47 cases reported amid Burnaby COVID-19 outbreak

Outbreak was declared on Jan. 4
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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.
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Sixty-two per cent of eligible Burnaby children aged 5-11 have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Sixty-two per cent of eligible Burnaby children aged 5-11 have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Burnaby holds second-highest rate in Fraser Health
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Opinion: Awful anti-vaxxers called heroic New West health-care workers ‘disgusting’

Opinion: Awful anti-vaxxers called heroic New West health-care workers ‘disgusting’

Health-care workers deserve better
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COVID-19 infections continue to drop in Burnaby amid tighter B.C. testing criteria

COVID-19 infections continue to drop in Burnaby amid tighter B.C. testing criteria

Current provincial health orders are in place until at least the middle of February
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