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Two additional COVID-19 exposures at Richmond schools

Two additional COVID-19 exposures at Richmond schools

Parents with students at one elementary school and one high school in Richmond received letters of COVID-19 exposure. Robert A. McMath secondary is reporting a second COVID-19 exposure with a letter having sent to families on Friday, Nov. 20.
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Project Purify nets counterfeit COVID-19 related goods

Project Purify nets counterfeit COVID-19 related goods

The Government of Canada continues to take action to prevent the importation of unauthorized or illegal health products at border crossings across Canada.
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B.C. confirms second case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in children

B.C. confirms second case of rare 'multisystem inflammatory syndrome' in children

While it is unknown exactly what causes the condition, many children with MIS-C had the virus that causes COVID-19 or had been around someone with COVID-19.
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COVID-19 exposure notice issued at William Bridge elementary

COVID-19 exposure notice issued at William Bridge elementary

This is the fourth COVID-19 exposure at a Richmond elementary school this week.
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Additional five flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Additional five flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Five domestic and international flights have been added to the list of possible COVID-19 exposures by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). The list included flights between Toronto, Calgary, Kelowna, Los Angeles and B.C. The flights are: Oct.
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COVID-19 exposure at R.J. Tait elementary

COVID-19 exposure at R.J. Tait elementary

Another Richmond elementary school is reporting a COVID-19 exposure. A letter was sent to parents of R.J. Tait elementary students on Tuesday, informing them of the exposure.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at east Richmond care home

COVID-19 outbreak declared at east Richmond care home

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Hamilton Village Care Centre in east Richmond. Restrictions to contain the spread of the virus were imposed at the seniors care home on Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Student safety concerns prompt teachers’ labour board application

Student safety concerns prompt teachers’ labour board application

Pandemic safety measures called “inconsistent and inadequate”
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Leaked document details missteps during deadliest COVID-19 outbreak in B.C.

Leaked document details missteps during deadliest COVID-19 outbreak in B.C.

An internal report detailing the deadliest COVID-19 outbreak in British Columbia has painted a grim picture of the failures of the Langley Lodge long-term care home and the institutions meant to support it. The 30-page report, dated Aug.
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B.C. renters have until July 2021 to pay back outstanding rent

B.C. renters have until July 2021 to pay back outstanding rent

Province releases framework for rent repayments
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