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Fraser Health opens up more vaccine bookings for school staff, first responders

Fraser Health opens up more vaccine bookings for school staff, first responders

If you are a first responder, childcare worker or a teacher in the Fraser Health Authority, and haven't yet received a COVID-19 vaccination, you can now.
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COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

Cleaning surfaces offers sense of security but little virus transmission prevention: experts
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As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

Special Report: Pandemic promises to leave lasting psychological, emotional scars in B.C.
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PHOTOS: Spirits lifted among Coquitlam students in collecting 2,001 cereal boxes for food bank

PHOTOS: Spirits lifted among Coquitlam students in collecting 2,001 cereal boxes for food bank

First-of-its-kind fundraiser at Banting Middle aimed to bring kids, community together
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COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

Province due to accept 275,000 doses from Pfizer this week
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Hospitalizations fall, as B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in six weeks

Hospitalizations fall, as B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in six weeks

15 more people have died in the past three days in B.C. from COVID-19.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

Frequent use of a hand sanitizer containing ethyl acetate may cause dry skin, leading to irritation or cracking.
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Can employers force employees back to the office? Can bosses ask if you got a vaccine?

Can employers force employees back to the office? Can bosses ask if you got a vaccine?

These and more vaccine and COVID-19 related questions answered by an employment lawyer.
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COVID-19: Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart staff across Metro Vancouver test positive

COVID-19: Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart staff across Metro Vancouver test positive

The new cases affect store workers in Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, and cities throughout the Fraser Valley.
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Port Coquitlam sister speaks out after COVID-19 testing site fails to recognize heart attack

Port Coquitlam sister speaks out after COVID-19 testing site fails to recognize heart attack

'She could have arrived at the hospital more than 24 hours earlier than she did, and this could have saved her life,' says sister
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