A new study from SFU highlights the need for education, investment, and support for Canadians experiencing long-COVID symptoms. Despite over 3.5 million people reporting symptoms, many still doubt its existence. Health Minister Adrian Dix also announces the availability of booster shots for those at higher risk of infections.
WATCH: More than 3.5 million Canadians have experienced symptoms of long-COVID but many people still don't believe it's real. As Travis Prasad reports, a new SFU study is calling for more education, investment and support for those suffering from the lingering effects of COVID.
It will be available throughout the province at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres. People are still encouraged to wear masks in health-care settings but the additional infection prevention and control measures implemented in fall 2023 are no longer required at all times.Adult residents of long-term care homes and assisted-living facilities ; and
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