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New variants, new vaccines. Here’s what you should know about COVID-19 going into fall.

Dr. Horacio Bach, a clinical assistant professor with UBC’s division of infectious diseases, answers key questions about the new COVID-19 variants and vaccines.

Sep 14, 2023

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UBC experts on new Omicron-specific vaccine

Health Canada has approved a vaccine by Moderna that specifically targets the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. UBC experts are available to comment.

Sep 1, 2022

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UBC experts on monkeypox

UBC experts are available to comment on monkeypox.

Aug 2, 2022

We spoke with Dr. Horacio Bach about vaccinating against the latest variants of SARS-CoV-2. Credit: Unsplash

Your second COVID-19 booster is on the way—but when?

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise overseas and appear to be increasing in Canada, raising questions about when the population will need a second booster—and how effective it will be.

Jul 7, 2022

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UBC experts on new SARS-CoV-2 variant ‘Omicron’

A heavily mutated variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus—designated “Omicron”—has emerged, with early cases concentrated primarily in South Africa. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 26, 2021

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More UBC researchers receive federal funding to study COVID-19

Five research teams at the University of British Columbia are collectively receiving $2.3 million in federal funding for research to help tackle the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mar 24, 2020

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