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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to near-six-week low

Eight COVID-19-related deaths overnight raise provincial death toll to 1,658.
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Port Moody painter will show "iconic" work in an American museum this summer

Port Moody painter will show "iconic" work in an American museum this summer

Port Moody artist Elvira Kravenkova will have a new oil painting up at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, for a summer exhibit on "iconic" themes.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. will aim for 'gradual' easing of restrictions

Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. will aim for 'gradual' easing of restrictions

'But all bets are off if things change'
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'Absolutely': Dr. Bonnie Henry says asymptomatic people should be tested for COVID-19 if they think they were exposed

'Absolutely': Dr. Bonnie Henry says asymptomatic people should be tested for COVID-19 if they think they were exposed

But many British Columbians say they were refused a COVID-19 test despite expressing concerns
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More Tri-City businesses listed by Fraser Health for COVID-19 exposure

More Tri-City businesses listed by Fraser Health for COVID-19 exposure

Region records 285 more positive tests for the virus in the last 24 hours
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. drop in 17th straight update

Two more deaths raise province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,650.
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Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Provincial government provides healthcare workers with mental health supports

Nurses and doctors continue to face fatigue and burnout
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B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

B.C. government to provide $50M to help tourism sector

Eligible expenses include payroll, rent and utility costs related to restarting or ramping up operations in preparation for gradual reopening
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Police can now issue fines for not wearing a mask in B.C.'s fitness facilities

Police can now issue fines for not wearing a mask in B.C.'s fitness facilities

Fitness facilities include gyms, fitness studios and dance studios
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Fraser Health opens second COVID-19 post-recovery clinic to help those still struggling

Fraser Health opens second COVID-19 post-recovery clinic to help those still struggling

'We are currently seeing patients discharged from hospital, as well as those referred by other physicians.'
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