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Fraser Health issues COVID-19 public exposure warning for Surrey pub

Fraser Health issues COVID-19 public exposure warning for Surrey pub

The pub is currently closed for a couple of days due to the COVID-19 exposure.
COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

Health officials detected 800 new COVID-19 infections in the past day – the most since December 2.
Burnaby's biggest summer party has been cancelled again

Burnaby's biggest summer party has been cancelled again

Hats Off Day cancelled for a second time
Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

About 12% of population has received at least one dose so far
B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

Visits can be an hour or more, and can involve more than one person.
Burnaby-New West casino workers beg B.C. to reopen gaming facilities in emotional video

Burnaby-New West casino workers beg B.C. to reopen gaming facilities in emotional video

The video features two single moms sharing how the ongoing casino shut down has affected their livelihoods.
This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

Surrey and Vancouver are top in the province for new case numbers right now
B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

The current fine for those who organize or host a banned event remains the same at $2,300.
Burnaby stays above 200 COVID-19 cases for fifth-consecutive week

Burnaby stays above 200 COVID-19 cases for fifth-consecutive week

Meanwhile, vaccinations are ramping up across B.C.
B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

B.C.'s active COVID-19 case count highest in months, as new vaccinations hit record high

Only three seniors' homes in the province now have active outbreaks.