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B.C. seniors advocate launches review into province's deadliest outbreaks

B.C. seniors advocate launches review into province's deadliest outbreaks

B.C.’s senior advocate is launching a review into some of the most deadly COVID-19 outbreaks in the province’s long-term care sector.
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Daily COVID-19 vaccinations jump as more doses arrive in B.C.

Daily COVID-19 vaccinations jump as more doses arrive in B.C.

Province vaccinates 6,315 people in one day
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Here's what Vancouver Coastal Health has to say about COVID-19 transmission in schools

Here's what Vancouver Coastal Health has to say about COVID-19 transmission in schools

VCH says children are less likely to get infected with COVID-19, and are also less likely to experience severe symptoms if infected.
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Misinformation circulating among Richmond parents: School district

Misinformation circulating among Richmond parents: School district

Both Richmond School District and Vancouver Coastal Health are reassuring parents there are robust safety plans in schools to minimize transmission of COVID-19.
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Ban discretionary overseas travel, says strong majority of Canadians: poll

Ban discretionary overseas travel, says strong majority of Canadians: poll

A strong majority of Canadians say the country should close its borders to discretionary travel, according to a recent poll
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Province hands out almost 600 tickets for violating COVID orders

Province hands out almost 600 tickets for violating COVID orders

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More than 63,000 British Columbians vaccinated against COVID-19

More than 63,000 British Columbians vaccinated against COVID-19

Premier John Horgan says cabinet will continue strategic planning for the term ahead in two-day virtual retreat
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BCCDC reports 65 COVID-19 exposures on flights to Vancouver

BCCDC reports 65 COVID-19 exposures on flights to Vancouver

Over the last five days the BC Centre for Disease Control identified exposures dating back as far as Dec. 28 and as early as Jan. 8
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Vaccine plan in Point Roberts could accelerate border re-opening

Vaccine plan in Point Roberts could accelerate border re-opening

Fire chief in regular contact with Whatcom County health officials to get COVID-19 vaccine to isolated US community
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B.C. sees 12 more COVID-19 deaths, as number of active infections keeps falling

B.C. sees 12 more COVID-19 deaths, as number of active infections keeps falling

Province detected 519 new infections in the past 24 hours
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