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Record number of British Columbians vaccinated in a single day

Record number of British Columbians vaccinated in a single day

Province reports 12,250 vaccinated as it prepares to ramp up mass vaccination efforts
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Transport Canada fines two travellers over $7,000 for 'false or misleading COVID-19 test'

Transport Canada fines two travellers over $7,000 for 'false or misleading COVID-19 test'

The individuals knowingly boarded a flight to Canada from Mexico on Jan. 23 after having tested positive for COVID-19 only a few days before their flight.
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Fraser Health rolls out ‘streamlined' notification for COVID-19 school exposures

Fraser Health rolls out ‘streamlined' notification for COVID-19 school exposures

Following public feedback, Fraser Health has changed the way it is informing parents and staff of a COVID-19 exposure event, cluster or outbreak
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How to make your mask fit better to improve protection, prevent fogged glasses

How to make your mask fit better to improve protection, prevent fogged glasses

Wearing two masks is one way to do it. It also keeps your face warm when you're out for a stroll in winter.
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British Columbians less likely to follow COVID-19 restrictions than other provinces: survey

British Columbians less likely to follow COVID-19 restrictions than other provinces: survey

From a list of 11 possible spring break activities, the survey finds that a firm majority (63%) of Canadians are at least considering doing at least some of the activities on the list.
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Ottawa pledges millions more in support for global vaccine-sharing program after criticism

Ottawa pledges millions more in support for global vaccine-sharing program after criticism

Canada under fire for being only G7 country to tap supply from COVAX
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Richmond firm using waterpark wristband tech for COVID-19 contact tracing pilot in long-term care

Richmond firm using waterpark wristband tech for COVID-19 contact tracing pilot in long-term care

The technology, in the form of a wristband, helps the care home identify and isolate those who may have been exposed to COVID-19
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Fraser Health will return to vaccinate at Port Coquitlam long-term care home under COVID-19 outbreak

Fraser Health will return to vaccinate at Port Coquitlam long-term care home under COVID-19 outbreak

Public health teams are returning to Shaughnessy Care Centre in Port Coquitlam this week to offer a first shot to anyone who missed the earlier immunization clinic and a second dose to the rest, a spokesperson for Fraser Health said Thursday
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B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward.
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More than 40% of Coquitlam area schools hit with COVID-19 exposures as case counts rise

More than 40% of Coquitlam area schools hit with COVID-19 exposures as case counts rise

Seven schools in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam have been flagged for COVID-19 exposure, bringing to 30 the number of schools with recent exposures.
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