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B.C. again sets records for most COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and in ICU

B.C. again sets records for most COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and in ICU

Eight more people have died from COVID-19, including a two-year-old, who had an underlying condition.
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B.C. to start doing roadside checks to ensure people are staying in their communities

B.C. to start doing roadside checks to ensure people are staying in their communities

This will be conducted through random audits and there will be a fine if you are travelling outside of your area.
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Ban on indoor dining at B.C. restaurants officially extended through May long weekend

Ban on indoor dining at B.C. restaurants officially extended through May long weekend

As expected, the current restriction banning indoor dining at restaurants across British Columbia has been extended.
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B.C. lowering age range for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40+

B.C. lowering age range for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40+

The government is forecasting that it will start to see the positive impacts of the vaccine program on hospitalizations starting at the end of April.
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Federal budget earmarks $30b for childcare as pandemic exposes inequalities

Federal budget earmarks $30b for childcare as pandemic exposes inequalities

Canada's finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the federal budget on Monday, revealing plans for $10-per-day childcare
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Opinion: Hesitant about the AstraZeneca vaccine? You really shouldn't be

Opinion: Hesitant about the AstraZeneca vaccine? You really shouldn't be

The benefits far outweigh the risks
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British Columbians over 18 can start registering for COVID-19 vaccinations this week

British Columbians over 18 can start registering for COVID-19 vaccinations this week

Appointment bookings have started for those in their 60s right now
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Latest school exposures in Richmond

Latest school exposures in Richmond

Dr. Bonnie Henry has said there's been limited transmission of COVID-19 in B.C. schools
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210 new COVID-19 cases reported over past week in Richmond

210 new COVID-19 cases reported over past week in Richmond

In total, 3,214 cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Richmond since the start of the pandemic
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B.C. again sets records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU patients, active cases, new vaccinations

B.C. again sets records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU patients, active cases, new vaccinations

Number of people with variant-of-concern infections has declined by 48, to 212.
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