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COVID-19 testing still targeted at health system, identifying transmission in B.C.

COVID-19 testing still targeted at health system, identifying transmission in B.C.

People now considered recovered if symptom-free for 10 days
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B.C. health officials can over-ride privacy laws, caution urged

B.C. health officials can over-ride privacy laws, caution urged

'The lines delineating legal from non-legal are shifting quickly'
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Whistler Blackcomb closes mountain to uphill skiing and riding

Whistler Blackcomb closes mountain to uphill skiing and riding

Single route to Garibaldi Provincial Park still open
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'Together, we must stay apart,' says Henry, as B.C. reports 1 new death, 92 new COVID-19 cases

'Together, we must stay apart,' says Henry, as B.C. reports 1 new death, 92 new COVID-19 cases

Another person in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region has died from COVID-19, as the provincial total rose to 884 Saturday as health officials reported 92 new cases. To date, 17 people have died from the coronavirus in B.C.
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Vancouver firm proposes plan to build 1m ventilators in 90 days

Vancouver firm proposes plan to build 1m ventilators in 90 days

The Emergency Ventilator Project’s design—which got underway March 19—consists of only 41 components.
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B.C.’s health officials hope for the best, plan for the worst in COVID-19 models

B.C.’s health officials hope for the best, plan for the worst in COVID-19 models

Lions Gate Hospital one of 17 across B.C. designated as a primary COVID-19 site
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Whistler Blackcomb has donated hundreds of pounds of food to Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton food banks

Whistler Blackcomb has donated hundreds of pounds of food to Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton food banks

Part of the 23 tonnes of food Vail Resorts has donated to food banks and soup kitchens in mountain towns across North America
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‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing

‘Slight chance of optimism’ that COVID-19 growth rate slowing

Provincial health officials unveil hospital mobilization plan
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Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

Telus waives internet fees for low-income customers

The company says customers enrolled in the program will get access to high-speed internet at no cost for 60 days
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UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

UBC researchers get another $2.3 million for COVID-19 research

University received $2.8 million in federal funding earlier this month
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