Cases of latest COVID variant Kraken showing up in B.C.
Hundreds of thousands being spent on repurposing or disposal of unused sanitizer
UBC researchers have identified 3 compounds with long-term promise
Canadian scientist proposing snappy names to better inform the public
The newest Omicron variant has been nicknamed the Kraken
Expected surge in flu, respiratory illness and COVID cases behind the move at 20 major locations
Adrian Dix says 356 people are hospitalized across the province with COVID-19
‘A sentinel system for new variants — that’s really where we see the value add of airport testing’
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized Canada’s change in requirements this week
Numerous countries taking measures against travelers coming from China ‘understandable’
Pilot project coming into effect alongside new federal mandate for COVID tests
John Carpay is charged with attempting to obstruct justice
Some say the move is more politically motivated than anything else
Starting Jan. 5, people travelling from the three countries will need negative COVID-19 tests
It’s not clear how much of that will actually be paid
Country’s top public health official urging Canadians to ‘remain vigilant’
99.2 per cent of surgeries stalled by second or third waves of the virus have been completed
Employees subject to a ‘phased introduction’ of the return-to-office plan starting Jan. 16
Vaccines reduced number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, helped the broader economy
No consensus on the definition of the condition, but firm acknowledgement that it exists
