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B.C. reports a big jump in COVID-19 vaccination appointments for first doses

B.C. reports a big jump in COVID-19 vaccination appointments for first doses

The spike follows the announcement of a vaccine passport in the province.
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The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

The unvaccinated push hospitalizations higher in B.C.

85% of hospitalizations in a recent week were people not yet fully vaccinated.
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Here's when eligible residents can get a COVID-19 vaccine at the Port Coquitlam farmers market

Here's when eligible residents can get a COVID-19 vaccine at the Port Coquitlam farmers market

Fraser Health setting up shop tomorrow (Aug. 26) as PoCo's local health area sits below the Tri-Cities' single- and double-immunization averages.
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Pandemic accelerates $5B Oakridge Centre overhaul

Pandemic accelerates $5B Oakridge Centre overhaul

When completed in 2028, the project will create B.C.'s second-largest shopping mall.
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High B.C. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations prompt government action

High B.C. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations prompt government action

Hospitalizations rise by five to 138, the highest level since June 15.
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Surrey school study shows low COVID-19 transmission but omits Delta variant

Surrey school study shows low COVID-19 transmission but omits Delta variant

Fraser Health review of youth and school staff cases finds transmission rates were relatively low in school settings and most kids catch COVID-19 in the community/households, but the analysis did not include the Delta variant
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Tribunal dismisses another mask human rights claim

Tribunal dismisses another mask human rights claim

Man who walked to and from clinic claimed he couldn’t walk 30 feet
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Vaccinations rebooked in Revelstoke after 'invalid' doses given to more than 500 people

Vaccinations rebooked in Revelstoke after 'invalid' doses given to more than 500 people

The health authority is following up with each impacted client.
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TransLink mandates masks as result of B.C. provincial health order

TransLink mandates masks as result of B.C. provincial health order

Dr. Bonnie Henry announced masks are required in all indoor public spaces starting Aug. 25
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B.C. puts mask mandate back in place for indoor public spaces

B.C. puts mask mandate back in place for indoor public spaces

The provincial health order is effective Aug. 25, 2021.
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