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Remote B.C. First Nations to begin getting Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine this week

Remote B.C. First Nations to begin getting Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine this week

The Moderna vaccine will be offered to everyone aged 18 and over in 10 rural and remote Indigenous communities in B.C.
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Seven cases discovered at new Burnaby COVID-19 outbreak

Seven cases discovered at new Burnaby COVID-19 outbreak

Fraser Health has declared a new COVID-19 outbreak in Burnaby. Five residents and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at Rideau Retirement Residence in Burnaby.
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Seven additional flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Seven additional flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposure

Three domestic and four international flights were added to BCCDC’s flight exposure list between Dec. 17 and 26.
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Over a dozen Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Over a dozen Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Some of the workers who tested positive were working as late as Christmas Day
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Opinion: U.K. variant of COVID-19 is in B.C. Now what?

Opinion: U.K. variant of COVID-19 is in B.C. Now what?

Don't expect the health order to be lifted in January
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Hubby tests positive for COVID-19 after wife discharged from Burnaby Hospital

Hubby tests positive for COVID-19 after wife discharged from Burnaby Hospital

Woman was a patient during a recent Burnaby Hospital outbreak
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COVID-19 outbreak in Burnaby declared over

COVID-19 outbreak in Burnaby declared over

No more cases at this Burnaby site
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OPINION: 'Big fan' of vaccines, Rich Coleman apologizes for 'dumb' COVID-19 joke

OPINION: 'Big fan' of vaccines, Rich Coleman apologizes for 'dumb' COVID-19 joke

Former Deputy Premier and BC Liberal MLA for Langley East, Rich Coleman tries COVID-19 comedy, fails, and apologizes
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Burnaby Superstore COVID-19 case just one of several hitting Metro Vancouver stores

Burnaby Superstore COVID-19 case just one of several hitting Metro Vancouver stores

More COVID-19 cases reported at local stores
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'Not asking for a unicorn': Port Coquitlam workers allege mismanagement at long-term care outbreak

'Not asking for a unicorn': Port Coquitlam workers allege mismanagement at long-term care outbreak

Nicola Lodge workers, who brought their concerns to the Tri-City News on condition of anonymity, allege a systematic breakdown in communication, delayed outbreak response and inadequate staffing on the part of management as case numbers continue to rise 
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