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Port Moody crosses 80% double-vaccination mark for eligible residents with two COVID-19 doses

Port Moody crosses 80% double-vaccination mark for eligible residents with two COVID-19 doses

The number of people getting jabbed twice is increasing in each surveillance neighbourhood, but so are positivity rates for the virus.
Dr. Bonnie takes heat online for posing maskless in selfies (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Dr. Bonnie takes heat online for posing maskless in selfies (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Vancouverites are sharing their thoughts on social media following the appearance.
Fourth wave of unvaccinated could force renewal of restrictions, experts say

Fourth wave of unvaccinated could force renewal of restrictions, experts say

About 4.6 million of B.C.'s 5.1 million population are age 12 and older and eligible for vaccination.
Mass coronavirus infections among B.C. children projected if no further measures taken: scientists

Mass coronavirus infections among B.C. children projected if no further measures taken: scientists

Close to 7,800 infections per day among children aged 0-19 could be expected by mid-October under the status quo, according to new modelling
Teachers seek mask mandate for B.C. schools as COVID-19 cases climb in the Tri-Cities

Teachers seek mask mandate for B.C. schools as COVID-19 cases climb in the Tri-Cities

The Tri-Cities is inching closer to being back in triple-digits for weekly COVID-19 cases and teachers are voicing requests before classes return next month.
B.C.'s COVID-19 cases spike as vaccinations dwindle

B.C.'s COVID-19 cases spike as vaccinations dwindle

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to highest level since June.
New BCCDC report shows Tri-Cities nearly doubled its COVID-19 week-over-week cases

New BCCDC report shows Tri-Cities nearly doubled its COVID-19 week-over-week cases

The region recorded 86 lab-confirmed infections between Aug. 8 and 14, 2021; that's a 91% increase compared to the previous count.
Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. rise to another three-month high

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. rise to another three-month high

Younger people fuel the recent rise in infections.
Hospitalizations, ICU patient numbers keep rising in B.C.

Hospitalizations, ICU patient numbers keep rising in B.C.

Province administers fewest daily vaccine doses since March 16
B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 100 for first time since June

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 100 for first time since June

104 COVID-19 patients sick enough to be in hospital; 47 in intensive care units.