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Burnaby lab company source of 200K rapid COVID-19 tests for symptomatic B.C. school officials

Burnaby lab company source of 200K rapid COVID-19 tests for symptomatic B.C. school officials

Kits being shipped to K-12 sector for staff, teachers and administrators that have symptoms of COVID-19
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Metro Vancouver hospital security guard speaks out about anti-mask, anti-vaccine patients

Metro Vancouver hospital security guard speaks out about anti-mask, anti-vaccine patients

He describes incidents of verbal and physical abuse, and other disruptive behaviours
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Burnaby COVID-19 cases dropped 19% in the past week

Burnaby COVID-19 cases dropped 19% in the past week

Surrey holds highest count in Lower Mainland
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The BCCDC changed its guidance of self-isolation and managing COVID-19. Here's what to know.

The BCCDC changed its guidance of self-isolation and managing COVID-19. Here's what to know.

The agency made sweeping changes to its COVID-19 guidance this week.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Burnaby's Chartwell Carlton Gradens long-term care facility

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Burnaby's Chartwell Carlton Gradens long-term care facility

Numerous other Burnaby facilities remain under COVID-19 outbreak declarations
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Study finds that 27% of Canadians support jail time for the unvaccinated

Study finds that 27% of Canadians support jail time for the unvaccinated

More than half of Canadians responded they do not have any sympathy for the unvaccinated if they become ill or die from COVID-19
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Mom turned away from Coquitlam testing clinic says 'exclusive' policies keeping people in the dark about COVID-19 cases

Mom turned away from Coquitlam testing clinic says 'exclusive' policies keeping people in the dark about COVID-19 cases

No drop-ins despite sharp drop in Tri-City COVID-19 cases, Fraser Health adheres to strict policies requiring appointments for testing
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record 895

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record 895

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been at record levels in each of the past five data updates.
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'Irresponsible': Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance calls out SFU over return to in-person classes amid COVID-19 surge

'Irresponsible': Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance calls out SFU over return to in-person classes amid COVID-19 surge

Numerous universities across the province held off on in-person instruction to start winter term
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COVID-19 positivity rates rise in Burnaby during latest reporting period

COVID-19 positivity rates rise in Burnaby during latest reporting period

Data recorded from Jan. 11 to 17, 2022
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