As COVID-19 cases creep back up, mask mandate needed, says B.C. disease modeller

Credit to Author: Lora Grindlay| Date: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:47:34 +0000

The COVID-19 modelling group’s latest report suggests the growth rate of the Omicron BA.2 variant is almost four per cent a day in B.C. and doubling every 15 to 20 days.

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Daphne Bramham: Canada's broken system punishes high-skilled immigrants

Credit to Author: Daphne Bramham| Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:45:23 +0000

Opinion: It’s anathema to Canada’s fast-tracking of high skilled immigrants that their progress quickly stalls when they try to get licensed.

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COVID-19: Vaccine, mask, testing rules expected to remain at B.C. care homes for some time

Credit to Author: Gordon Hoekstra| Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2022 17:00:16 +0000

“This is the most vulnerable setting for respiratory disease. And, so, I think we’ve got to be careful not to let our guard down.” — Terry Lake, CEO of the B.C. Care Providers Association

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