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Burnaby COVID-19 infections surge 104% amid rapid transmission in B.C.

Burnaby COVID-19 infections surge 104% amid rapid transmission in B.C.

Burnaby records more than 1,600 cases during latest reporting period
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How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected abortion care in Canada

How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected abortion care in Canada

Pandemic-related travel restrictions and facility closures initially jeopardized access to abortions, but the pandemic has also become a catalyst for more accessible ways to deliver abortion care
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COVID-19 positivity, case rates continue to soar in Burnaby as Omicron dominance speeds up

COVID-19 positivity, case rates continue to soar in Burnaby as Omicron dominance speeds up

B.C. health officials struggling to contain rapid transmission
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Omicron delays trial of man accused of carrying loaded handgun at Burnaby mall

Omicron delays trial of man accused of carrying loaded handgun at Burnaby mall

Arunjit Singh Virk, 20, has pleaded not guilty to one count of illegal firearm possession in relation to March 2021 incident
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What happens after you've recovered from COVID-19 and need to travel?

What happens after you've recovered from COVID-19 and need to travel?

A positive test can be used after you've recovered and are symptom-free.
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'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

'I do think this is the tipping point': This COVID wave could be tough but shorter, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

Omicron is presenting as a milder upper respiratory illness and is harder to detect, as it can initially seem more like a cold or flu.
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Major Canadian drug store chain expects rapid tests to hit Metro Vancouver shelves in 2 to 3 weeks

Major Canadian drug store chain expects rapid tests to hit Metro Vancouver shelves in 2 to 3 weeks

You'll be able to buy the tests from your local pharmacy.
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Known active COVID-19 cases in B.C. near 30,000

Known active COVID-19 cases in B.C. near 30,000

Active infections in B.C. have hit record levels in each of the last six data updates.
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Second COVID-19 outbreak in less than a month declared at Burnaby's George Derby Centre

Second COVID-19 outbreak in less than a month declared at Burnaby's George Derby Centre

Three other Burnaby long-term care facilities also under COVID-19 outbreak declarations
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Burnaby mask company says B.C. isn't following science, offers to donate 200K N95 respirators to immunizers

Burnaby mask company says B.C. isn't following science, offers to donate 200K N95 respirators to immunizers

Vitacore Industries Inc. extremely busy filling purchases of respirators as Omicron spreads
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