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Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Canada on track to accept Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clot concerns

Six cases of blood clots possibly linked to 6.8m doses administered.
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B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

B.C. schools will remain open in the face of COVID's third wave

On the heels of news that Ontario is shutting down in-class instruction, Dr. Bonnie Henry says keeping B.C.'s schools open remains a priority
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Five more Richmond schools flagged for possible COVID-19 exposures

Five more Richmond schools flagged for possible COVID-19 exposures

Three elementary and two secondary schools have been added to VCH’s exposure list
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VCH opens COVID-19 vaccine registrations to more British Columbians this week

VCH opens COVID-19 vaccine registrations to more British Columbians this week

People born in 1981 or earlier can register for an appointment this week
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B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

B.C. to target specific neighbourhoods for COVID-19 vaccinations

Decision comes as some communities have been hit hard by surge in cases
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COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

COVID-19 claims 18 lives since Friday

More than 3,000 new infections since Friday
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Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Speech from the Throne: B.C. to focus on inclusive, innovative post-pandemic recovery

Government's first priority will remain managing the pandemic and ensuring British Columbians' health and safety
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British Columbians aged 60 and older can now register for COVID-19 vaccinations

British Columbians aged 60 and older can now register for COVID-19 vaccinations

People born in 1961 or earlier can register for an appointment
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Record number of COVID-19 cases detected in Richmond

Record number of COVID-19 cases detected in Richmond

Since the start of the pandemic, 3,003 COVID-19 cases have been detected in Richmond
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RTA president adds voice to call for teacher vaccinations

RTA president adds voice to call for teacher vaccinations

AstraZeneca was originally going to be used to vaccinate essential workers, but that plan was cancelled.
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