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Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. will aim for 'gradual' easing of restrictions

Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. will aim for 'gradual' easing of restrictions

'But all bets are off if things change'
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'Absolutely': Dr. Bonnie Henry says asymptomatic people should be tested for COVID-19 if they think they were exposed

'Absolutely': Dr. Bonnie Henry says asymptomatic people should be tested for COVID-19 if they think they were exposed

But many British Columbians say they were refused a COVID-19 test despite expressing concerns
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Fraser Health shuts down fitness clubs over COVID-19 as mask fines announced

Fraser Health shuts down fitness clubs over COVID-19 as mask fines announced

Anyone who refuses to wear a mask in a B.C. fitness facility can now be slapped with a fine. 
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Two more deaths raise province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,650.
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Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Nurses and doctors continue to face fatigue and burnout
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B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

Eligible expenses include payroll, rent and utility costs related to restarting or ramping up operations in preparation for gradual reopening
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Police can now issue fines for not wearing a mask in B.C.'s fitness facilities

Police can now issue fines for not wearing a mask in B.C.'s fitness facilities

Fitness facilities include gyms, fitness studios and dance studios
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Mann Cup, WLA season cancelled again by COVID-19 pandemic

Mann Cup, WLA season cancelled again by COVID-19 pandemic

The Western Lacrosse Association has cancelled its 2021 season after Lacrosse Canada announced Tuesday it is pulling the plug on the Mann Cup senior national championship that was scheduled to be played in Ontario in September.
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Fraser Health opens second COVID-19 post-recovery clinic to help those still struggling

Fraser Health opens second COVID-19 post-recovery clinic to help those still struggling

'We are currently seeing patients discharged from hospital, as well as those referred by other physicians.'
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New COVID-19 cases found at New West, Burnaby and Vancouver grocery stores

New COVID-19 cases found at New West, Burnaby and Vancouver grocery stores

Some drug stores are also listed
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