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B.C. reports second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases in 2021

B.C. reports second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases in 2021

Testing has also increased to one of the highest totals so far this year.
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Henry says we could be in post-pandemic world by summer

Henry says we could be in post-pandemic world by summer

B.C.'s top doc apologizes to long-term care residents, health-care workers and others whose second doses were postponed this week.
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Health Canada approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Health Canada approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine

It's the second vaccine to be approved in a week
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Metro Vancouver grocery stores announce new employee COVID-19 cases at 9 locations

Metro Vancouver grocery stores announce new employee COVID-19 cases at 9 locations

Stores with affected employees are located throughout the Lower Mainland, including in Vancouver, Coquitlam, South Delta, and New Westminster.
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Burnaby’s biggest Asian mall dusts off COVID-19 rumours to fly again

Burnaby’s biggest Asian mall dusts off COVID-19 rumours to fly again

The place is bustling now and there is a renewed optimism
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Here is what could happen if you break Canada's COVID-19 travel quarantine or testing rules

Here is what could happen if you break Canada's COVID-19 travel quarantine or testing rules

What will happen if you break one of the rules?
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Here is everyone who doesn't have to provide a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival to Canada

Here is everyone who doesn't have to provide a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival to Canada

Not everyone has to provide proof of a negative result for a COVID-19 test, including persons of 'national interest'
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A push to give the 'family voice' real power in long-term care

A push to give the 'family voice' real power in long-term care

Informal councils, formed at facilities to advocate for residents, want true recognition and input.
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Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Cancellations unfolded after B.C. changed its vaccination strategy this week
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
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