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578 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. is most since May 8

578 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. is most since May 8

Number of active COVID-19 cases in B.C. has risen in each update since July 30
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Party buses are still running in Vancouver during the pandemic. Here's how

Party buses are still running in Vancouver during the pandemic. Here's how

If you are wondering how party buses are still on Vancouver's streets in the middle of a pandemic , you are not alone.
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B.C. Premier calls on 'Deadpool', other celebrities to spread COVID-19 messages

B.C. Premier calls on 'Deadpool', other celebrities to spread COVID-19 messages

Provincial health officials announced 85 new cases Wednesday, Aug. 12, the highest one-day total for the province since late April
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Students back in classrooms on Sept. 10

Students back in classrooms on Sept. 10

Students will be back in schools two days later than normal to learn how to navigate in the classroom and school during the COVID-19 pandemic
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B.C. reports 85 new COVID-19 cases – most in more than 15 weeks

B.C. reports 85 new COVID-19 cases – most in more than 15 weeks

More people are actively fighting COVID-19 infections in B.C. than at any time since May 9
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Province of B.C. to hire 500 COVID-19 contact tracers

Province of B.C. to hire 500 COVID-19 contact tracers

“This role becomes even more crucial to contain the spread as we continue to open up our schools, economy and social activities, and as we prepare for the upcoming cold and flu season this fall"
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Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say

Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say

As news emerged that Russia had approved the world's first such vaccine, Dr. Theresa Tam said she is as anxious as anyone for a safe and effective vaccine to be ready, but that getting one quickly doesn't mean compromising safety
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B.C. has highest number of active COVID-19 cases in three months

B.C. has highest number of active COVID-19 cases in three months

Number of new cases continues to be high, although there has not been a pandemic-related death so far this month in B.C.
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ICBC pandemic response measures expire August 20

ICBC pandemic response measures expire August 20

The provincial insurer said August 7 that customers are reinsuring vehicles at higher than historic levels
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Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses fears around B.C.'s back to school plan for fall

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses fears around B.C.'s back to school plan for fall

"I think this speaks to people's anxieties and we all have anxieties. We are learning as we go with this virus, but we also know that there are important things children can only get from being in classroom settings"
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