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B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. hits new 10-month low for COVID-19 hospitalizations

New infections returned to counts below 100 in each of the past three days.
Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

I discovered this week a new meaning for vaccine hesitancy. At the close of my virtual visits, after managing my patients’ medical problems, I’ll ask if they’ve received their COVID-19 vaccines.
Opinion: Delta COVID-19 variant has 'taken root' in B.C.'s Interior

Opinion: Delta COVID-19 variant has 'taken root' in B.C.'s Interior

Cases higher in areas with lower vaccination rates
Over 150 travellers to B.C. had issues with 'vaccine certification.' Here's why.

Over 150 travellers to B.C. had issues with 'vaccine certification.' Here's why.

Close to 600 travellers entering Canada had issues, too.
Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

After three straight days of no deaths, COVID-19 claims four lives.
B.C. gives out $36.5M in grants to help 83 major tourist attractions

B.C. gives out $36.5M in grants to help 83 major tourist attractions

The Richmond Night Market is one of the attractions to receive a funding boost
Opinion: It’s pathetic how ‘tough guys’ can’t wear a mask for five minutes in a store

Opinion: It’s pathetic how ‘tough guys’ can’t wear a mask for five minutes in a store

As cases rise again, wearing a mask is recommended
B.C. goes three days without a COVID-19 death

B.C. goes three days without a COVID-19 death

B.C. officials detect 89 new COVID-19 cases – the most in a day since June 20.
Burnaby COVID-19 cases nearly double in a week - now more than Surrey

Burnaby COVID-19 cases nearly double in a week - now more than Surrey

Burnaby sees almost 30 new cases from July 11 to 17
Burnaby no longer holds 0% COVID-19 positivity rates as B.C. cases climb

Burnaby no longer holds 0% COVID-19 positivity rates as B.C. cases climb

B.C. cases continue to get closer to 100 a day