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Pandemic 'widespread' in Vancouver as testing capacity fails needs: B.C. doctor

Pandemic 'widespread' in Vancouver as testing capacity fails needs: B.C. doctor

COVID-19 is here. "Test, test, test," says WHO. Every household should self-isolate now: Family doc
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Need for blood donations goes on despite crisis

Need for blood donations goes on despite crisis

As people follow doctors' orders to stay home, those who depend on donated blood—and public-health officials—are urging donors to keep giving. Caroline Lennox has a compromised immune system, making her more vulnerable to COVID-19.
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COVID-19: PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar aid package

COVID-19: PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar aid package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'extraordinary measures' include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments
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Attendees at March 10 Pemberton council meeting exposed to COVID-19

Attendees at March 10 Pemberton council meeting exposed to COVID-19

Village taking pandemic in stride, while grocery store, medical clinic making changes to serve clients more safely
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COVID-19: Public health emergency declared in B.C.; 3 more deaths

COVID-19: Public health emergency declared in B.C.; 3 more deaths

Province has 83 new cases, bringing total to 186; bars ordered to close
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B.C. Ferries passengers can stay in their vehicles on all decks

B.C. Ferries passengers can stay in their vehicles on all decks

In response to customer demand during the COVID-19 outbreak, B.C. Ferries has announced that passengers have the option of isolating themselves in their vehicles on enclosed car decks as well as open decks.
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Classes at B.C. schools suspended indefinitely: Horgan

Classes at B.C. schools suspended indefinitely: Horgan

School classes are being suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, Premier John Horgan announced today. Horgan made the announcement at a news conference alongside Finance Minister Carole James and Education Minister Rob Fleming.
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Two visitors to Whistler test positive for COVID-19 upon return to Hong Kong

Two visitors to Whistler test positive for COVID-19 upon return to Hong Kong

Two Hong Kong women who were on holiday in Whistler and Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed Hong Kong health authorities in a release .
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Homeless vulnerable to COVID-19 need help from governments: advocates

Homeless vulnerable to COVID-19 need help from governments: advocates

VANCOUVER — Homeless people staying in close quarters at shelters, tent cities and warming centres are especially at risk for COVID-19, says a community advocate who is working to ensure hand-washing stations and clean bathrooms are available i
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Tourist industry seeks special fund to cope with crisis

Tourist industry seeks special fund to cope with crisis

‘Our short and long-term tourism viability is in serious jeopardy:’ Barrett Fisher, CEO Tourism Whistler
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