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Fewer British Columbians sought sexual health services early in pandemic: survey
March 05, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A B.C. Centre for Disease Control survey is reporting British Columbians had fewer sexual partners in the first phase of the pandemic, but they also didn't seek out the care they needed for their sexual health.
B.C. Centre for Disease Control warns public of COVID-19 text scam
December 10, 2020 - 4:08 PM

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning the public about a COVID-19 text scam going around.
Kelowna flight with confirmed COVID-19 case
November 01, 2020 - 6:02 PM

Another flight to Kelowna had a passenger aboard with a confirmed case COVID-19, meaning those seated nearby will have to self monitor for symptoms for the next two weeks.
Tips for a COVID-safe Halloween from the B.C. CDC
October 27, 2020 - 6:00 AM

With Halloween just around the corner, the B.C. Centre for Disease control has some advice for ghosts and goblins celebrating this year.
Another flight to Kelowna with COVID-19 exposure risk
August 22, 2020 - 6:06 PM

The BC Centre for Disease Control announced today, Aug. 22, five more domestic flights with potential COVID-19 exposure and another Kelowna flight was on the list.
BC Centre for Disease Control announces two more flights with possible COVID-19 exposure
August 02, 2020 - 12:41 PM

Two more B.C. flights have been added to B.C. Centre for Disease Control's public the public exposures page.
'Sex positive' approach to COVID-19 explained by BC Centre for Disease Control
July 25, 2020 - 6:00 PM

Eyebrows were raised and options were offered when the BC Centre for Disease Control released its COVID-19 and sex resource guide this week.
Hand sanitizer warning from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control
June 27, 2020 - 3:21 PM

It's time again to check your hand sanitizer stash.
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News Items tag as: BCCDC

Fewer British Columbians sought sexual health services early in pandemic: survey

B.C. Centre for Disease Control warns public of COVID-19 text scam

Kelowna flight with confirmed COVID-19 case

Tips for a COVID-safe Halloween from the B.C. CDC

Another flight to Kelowna with COVID-19 exposure risk

BC Centre for Disease Control announces two more flights with possible COVID-19 exposure

'Sex positive' approach to COVID-19 explained by BC Centre for Disease Control

Hand sanitizer warning from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control

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