COVID-19 in B.C.: Calls for greater access to booster shots, rapid testing ahead of the holidays

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Some medical experts are calling for greater access to COVID-19 booster shots and rapid antigen tests to offer B.C. residents greater protection this holiday season.

The province is planning to roll out booster doses for the entire adult population in the next six to eight months. Those over age 65 started receiving invitations to book booster appointments last week, with more being sent this week. Those under 65 will start receiving booking invitations in January.

“Given new variants, community-based spread increasing and the like, we should have more flexibility in the program to allow people who may have specific medical conditions, people who got their vaccine early on, to get their booster sooner,” Conway said. “Let’s announce, admit, say, state, that everyone’s going to get a booster at some point, so everyone can get ready for it,” he said, adding that some people who have received two shots may believe they are fully protected.

There’s also a grassroots movement calling for greater access to rapid antigen testing. Dr. Dalia Hasan from Kitchener, Ont., started the twitter account COVID Test Finders, helping locate rapid testing kits and advocate for wider use of them.

 

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Nothing about washing your hands huh…

Not a booster. A third shot. Jeeeeez.

I don’t understand how the self righteous pro vaccine/pro mask worshipers can still be part of this cult! When will people open their eyes?

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