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Vaccinating B.C.'s essential workers sooner could save over 600 lives: study

Vaccinating B.C.'s essential workers sooner could save over 600 lives: study

Bumping essential workers up the vaccine queue could prevent over 200,000 infections and save over 600 lives across British Columbia, according to a new study from a Simon Fraser University researcher
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COVID-19 vaccine: ImmunizeBC answers your most burning questions

COVID-19 vaccine: ImmunizeBC answers your most burning questions

How do I get an immunization card? Can I visit my grandparents if they’ve had the vaccine? Answers to these questions and many more.
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On the very front lines of COVID-19 in Squamish

On the very front lines of COVID-19 in Squamish

The pandemic has taken its toll on paramedics, who are likely the first responders you will see first if you need help.
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Dentists, midwives and more approved to assist in B.C. vaccination clinics

Dentists, midwives and more approved to assist in B.C. vaccination clinics

Provincial health officer issues order allowing more professions to help with vaccinations
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B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

New infections saw an uptick, with 559 new cases in the past day – the second-highest total so far this month.
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Tourism Industry Association of BC launches survey on COVID-19 impacts

Tourism Industry Association of BC launches survey on COVID-19 impacts

Findings will be used to assist in tourism business recovery
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Canada set to accept largest vaccine delivery this week as shipping delays subside

Canada set to accept largest vaccine delivery this week as shipping delays subside

Another 3.5 million doses still due by end of March
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Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Eight more people succumbed to the virus during the weekend.
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Rapid test for U.K. variant in Surrey schools not coming to the rest of B.C. — yet

Rapid test for U.K. variant in Surrey schools not coming to the rest of B.C. — yet

More variants of concern likely to be identified in B.C. in coming weeks as province enhances screening measures for positive COVID-19 tests, says deputy provincial health officer
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Rapid COVID-19 testing ongoing in Whistler

Rapid COVID-19 testing ongoing in Whistler

Brought in as outbreak response, health authorities will reassess need for rapid testing locally
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