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B.C. reports fewest new daily COVID-19 infections since August: 324

B.C. reports fewest new daily COVID-19 infections since August: 324

Seven more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in province to 2,281.
One Burnaby quadrant still hasn't hit a 90% double-vaccination rate

One Burnaby quadrant still hasn't hit a 90% double-vaccination rate

Northwest, Northeast Burnaby hit the mark in October
First cases of Delta variant strain AY.4.2 detected in B.C.

First cases of Delta variant strain AY.4.2 detected in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry commented on the new strain of the Delta variant in the province.
Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on updated guidance on face masks

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on updated guidance on face masks

"Medical masks do have that extra layer that attracts particles and droplets of viruses," said B.C.'s top doctor.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Swedish Assisted Living Residence in Burnaby

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Swedish Assisted Living Residence in Burnaby

Outbreak was declared on Oct. 19, 2021
COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

Numbers of new and active COVID-19 infections are also in a steady decline.
B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

Vaccines already approved in U.S., Israel
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

B.C. ICUs have not had fewer COVID-19 patients since September 1.
Opinion: COVID-19 made B.C.'s toxic drug crisis even worse

Opinion: COVID-19 made B.C.'s toxic drug crisis even worse

This crisis doesn't get as much attention as it should
New daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in last 48 hours

New daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in last 48 hours

Fraser Health, Interior Health among the health regions with the highest number of new cases.