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B.C. records 1,478 new COVID-19 cases, and eight deaths in past three days

B.C. records 1,478 new COVID-19 cases, and eight deaths in past three days

B.C.'s death toll from the pandemic has risen to 1,363.
COVID-19 exposures at six more Richmond schools

COVID-19 exposures at six more Richmond schools

Two Richmond elementary schools and four secondary schools have reported possible coronavirus exposures
Richmond seniors 90+ can receive vaccine starting March 15

Richmond seniors 90+ can receive vaccine starting March 15

Mass immunization clinics are expected to be up and running April 12.
B.C. extends gap between vaccine doses to 16 weeks as rollout accelerates

B.C. extends gap between vaccine doses to 16 weeks as rollout accelerates

Younger British Columbians may be able to receive some protection in spring rather than summer
BCCDC flags 29 B.C. flights for COVID-19 exposures this past week

BCCDC flags 29 B.C. flights for COVID-19 exposures this past week

Flights were added to the public exposure list between Feb. 20 and 28.
Richmond COVID-19 numbers creeping up

Richmond COVID-19 numbers creeping up

The province has promised information on vaccine rollouts on Monday.
Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Number of British Columbians monitored for COVID-19 rises to seven-week high

Seven more COVID-19-related deaths brings death toll from virus in B.C. to 1,355.
COVID-19 impact on Richmond parallels 1918 pandemic

COVID-19 impact on Richmond parallels 1918 pandemic

A makeshift hospital was set up at Minoru Park to tend to those with Spanish flu.
Type of home determines COVID-19 isolation process

Type of home determines COVID-19 isolation process

Schools follow provincial health guidelines when it comes to COVID-19 protocols.
Dr. Bonnie Henry calls anti-mask rhetoric, threats 'incredibly challenging'

Dr. Bonnie Henry calls anti-mask rhetoric, threats 'incredibly challenging'

Health Minister Adrian Dix urging a more respectful debate