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Opinion: As COVID-19 restrictions lift, stop putting off other health tests

Opinion: As COVID-19 restrictions lift, stop putting off other health tests

When did you last check in with your family doctor?
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CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

CMHA, UBC research found majority of people have ongoing COVID concerns

“We’re seeing the signs of chronic stress on the population,” said Margaret Eaton, National CEO of CMHA.
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Opinion: 'Drop everything': Remembering the COVID-19 call that changed everything

Opinion: 'Drop everything': Remembering the COVID-19 call that changed everything

Cautious optimism that we're coming out of the pandemic.
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B.C. ICUs have fewest COVID-19 patients in seven months

B.C. ICUs have fewest COVID-19 patients in seven months

Three more deaths raise B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,935
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Opinion: Dr. Bonnie Henry just handed the ‘freedom convoy’ cult a big, fat win

Opinion: Dr. Bonnie Henry just handed the ‘freedom convoy’ cult a big, fat win

The PHO claims B.C. is in a 'good place' but good enough for such radical changes?
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B.C. to provide free rapid antigen tests to those older than 50

B.C. to provide free rapid antigen tests to those older than 50

People are eligible for one kit containing five tests every 28 days.
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Dr. Henry making changes to previously announced vaccine requirement for private health-care workers

Dr. Henry making changes to previously announced vaccine requirement for private health-care workers

B.C.'s top doc says specifics are being worked out with each regulatory college.
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One more day of masks for Coquitlam district students, teachers ahead of spring break

One more day of masks for Coquitlam district students, teachers ahead of spring break

Students, teachers and support staff still have to wear a mask at school on Friday, March 11, but it won't be required anywhere else, including transit.
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Will COVID-19 restrictions come back in the fall? Here's what B.C.'s top doc had to say.

Will COVID-19 restrictions come back in the fall? Here's what B.C.'s top doc had to say.

"We have to be ready to bring some tools back," said Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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TransLink, BC Transit say masks won't be mandatory after provincial repeal

TransLink, BC Transit say masks won't be mandatory after provincial repeal

Masks will no longer be required in all indoor public spaces as of March 11
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