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Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Older British Columbians may receive instructions for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 within the coming days
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Active COVID-19 infections, and hospitalizations continue to fall across B.C.

Active COVID-19 infections, and hospitalizations continue to fall across B.C.

Another 13 people have died from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,259
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This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

And the best material for a homemade mask is...dried baby wipes?
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Whistler RCMP nab driver for speeding—and for failing to quarantine

Whistler RCMP nab driver for speeding—and for failing to quarantine

Whistler police doled out five tickets for public health order violations last weekend
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Establishments express frustration with Super Bowl rules

Establishments express frustration with Super Bowl rules

Course changes required after provincial health order comes down on Tuesday
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. drop to 11-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. drop to 11-week low

Six more people have died from COVID-19, raising B.C.'s death toll from the pandemic to 1,246.
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British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

But that's all contingent on the spread of new coronavirus variants, which have doubled in the past week, and B.C.'s provincial health officer made no promises.
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Plans under way to address ‘way, way, way too many cases’ in Whistler: Health Minister

Plans under way to address ‘way, way, way too many cases’ in Whistler: Health Minister

Resort had 547 cases between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2
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B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

Orders may be revisited if data shows a reduction in the spread of the COVID-19 virus
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Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Canada has been criticized for dipping into program meant to ensure equitable access for poorer countries
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