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1.1 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in B.C.

1.1 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in B.C.

Seventy-six per cent of those age 12 and up have had a first dose. The province's goal is to reach more than 80 per cent with first doses by mid-July.
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B.C. intake of AstraZeneca vaccine on decline following NACI recommendations

B.C. intake of AstraZeneca vaccine on decline following NACI recommendations

Doses administered have fallen from 6,000 daily to 4,000 over the past week
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B.C. records 56 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in past day

B.C. records 56 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in past day

77.7% of B.C. adults now said to be vaccinated with at least one dose.
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'Unfair': Canadians react to new exemption for fully vaccinated travellers

'Unfair': Canadians react to new exemption for fully vaccinated travellers

Children will still need to quarantine
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Everything fully vaccinated travellers need to know about Canada's new travel requirements (INFOGRAPHIC)

Everything fully vaccinated travellers need to know about Canada's new travel requirements (INFOGRAPHIC)

Fully vaccinated travellers must have a paper or digital copy of their vaccination documentation
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More border reopening plans to be unveiled in coming weeks: Trudeau

More border reopening plans to be unveiled in coming weeks: Trudeau

Fully vaccinated Canadians can return to the country without quarantine effective July 5
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B.C. detects fewest new COVID-19 cases in a day since last August

B.C. detects fewest new COVID-19 cases in a day since last August

Active infections in B.C. fall to 1,204 – the lowest total since September 3.
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Provincial COVID recovery funds unlikely to prevent Burnaby teacher cuts: district

Provincial COVID recovery funds unlikely to prevent Burnaby teacher cuts: district

Local teachers hoping for 'infusion from government' to improve services to students emerging from pandemic in September
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Opinion: This doctor's strategy helped save B.C. from a U.K. COVID-19 fate

Opinion: This doctor's strategy helped save B.C. from a U.K. COVID-19 fate

Strategy led to B.C. extending interval between first and second doses
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Fully vaccinated travellers won’t be subject to quarantine starting July 5

Fully vaccinated travellers won’t be subject to quarantine starting July 5

Canada also extends flights ban for India
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