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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

One more death from the disease raises B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll to 1,710.
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COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital delaying restart of elective surgeries: Dix

COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital delaying restart of elective surgeries: Dix

Full capacity is expected to be acheived by June 14
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AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

Starting on Monday, those who received AstraZeneca will be contacted by pharmacies or their workplaces, wherever they received the first shot, to book a second shot.
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Pfizer confirms delivery of two million COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly until end of August

Pfizer confirms delivery of two million COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly until end of August

Updated schedule accounts for Canada’s entire order of Pfizer vaccine
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Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses 'Delta' COVID-19 variant of concern in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses 'Delta' COVID-19 variant of concern in B.C.

The Delta variant has been transmitted in several clusters
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Vaccine update: Some Moderna, AstraZeneca recipients face extra hurdles for second doses

Vaccine update: Some Moderna, AstraZeneca recipients face extra hurdles for second doses

NACI unveiled new recommendations earlier in the week on vaccine interchangeability
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep falling

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. keep falling

Two more people die from COVID-19 in B.C., raising province's death toll to 1,709.
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Why do some people feel a strange arm twitch after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

Why do some people feel a strange arm twitch after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

Some people say it feels like a minor shock in their arm.
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COVID-19 will stick around, says Richmond medical health officer

COVID-19 will stick around, says Richmond medical health officer

Over 70 per cent of all B.C. adults have received their first dose of the vaccine
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3 more Richmond schools flagged for COVID-19 exposures

3 more Richmond schools flagged for COVID-19 exposures

60 per cent of Richmond children aged 12 and older have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
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