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B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

Data for deaths conflicts with previously released information.
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Nearly doubled weekly recorded local cases has the Tri-Cities on a COVID-19 roller coaster

Nearly doubled weekly recorded local cases has the Tri-Cities on a COVID-19 roller coaster

The 88 per cent increase, amid tighter testing restrictions, was for the week before B.C. ends its vaccine card requirement.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. decline from three-week high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. decline from three-week high

Province tomorrow shifts to provide only weekly COVID-19 data updates.
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57% of eligible Tri-City residents are triple-vaccinated against COVID-19. How many 'at-risk' will choose a fourth?

57% of eligible Tri-City residents are triple-vaccinated against COVID-19. How many 'at-risk' will choose a fourth?

The province is set to roll out a spring immunization campaign as early as the end of May, while its vaccine card program ends Friday (April 8).
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Opinion: Cancer treatment and diagnosis backlogs during COVID-19 may affect cancer survival

Opinion: Cancer treatment and diagnosis backlogs during COVID-19 may affect cancer survival

In future health emergencies and possibly further waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, caution needs to be taken when extending cancer waiting times for reasons unrelated to patients’ health-care needs.
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Q&A: B.C. medical health officer on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Q&A: B.C. medical health officer on COVID-19 vaccine side effects

Dr. Meena Dawar with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is encouraging people who haven't received a COVID-19 vaccine to have a "heart-to-heart conversation" with their local pharmacist to see what product would work for them.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 22% in past week

COVID-19 ICU patient count at lowest level since August
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B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reports starting April 7

New automated counting system will over-report COVID-19 deaths
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Province to offer fourth COVID-19 vax doses to at-risk British Columbians

Province to offer fourth COVID-19 vax doses to at-risk British Columbians

Government also confirms it will be lifting vaccine card requirements
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B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

But don't get rid of your proof of vaccination just yet — you might still need it.
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