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B.C. had the highest daily death toll from COVID-19 in over a year. Health officials weigh in.

B.C. had the highest daily death toll from COVID-19 in over a year. Health officials weigh in.

It has always been a "part of the tragedy" of the pandemic, said B.C.'s top doctor.
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Two years in, B.C. charts potential path out of COVID-19 pandemic

Two years in, B.C. charts potential path out of COVID-19 pandemic

B.C.'s top doctor, who described the current Omicron wave as a 'very severe influenza season,' says she hopes to ease some restrictions on gatherings in time for Family Day.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on potential lifting of B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on potential lifting of B.C.'s COVID-19 restrictions

"I do hope that we will be able to lift some of those restrictions and gradually get to those needed connections that we have," said Henry.
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B.C. to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

B.C. to unveil plans for adolescent boosters next week

More details to come from officials as NACI recommends boosters for vulnerable kids 12+
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COVID-19 outbreak ends at Coquitlam's Lakeshore Care Centre after 21 infections recorded

COVID-19 outbreak ends at Coquitlam's Lakeshore Care Centre after 21 infections recorded

There were no deaths linked to the virus during the retirement home's second known outbreak of the pandemic.
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COVID-positive hospitalizations increased by 3% in B.C.

COVID-positive hospitalizations increased by 3% in B.C.

B.C. reports 2,033 new cases, 13 deaths
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COVID-19 deaths in B.C. remain elevated, with 13 in past day

COVID-19 deaths in B.C. remain elevated, with 13 in past day

Related hospitalizations rise by 28 to 977.
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Proof of vaccine coming for Coquitlam city workers

Proof of vaccine coming for Coquitlam city workers

Staff have been informed that a COVID-19 vaccination policy is coming at the end of February but few details are available; Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are considering vaccine policies, too
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Will the new Omicron sub-variant in B.C. cause another wave of infections? An expert weighs in

Will the new Omicron sub-variant in B.C. cause another wave of infections? An expert weighs in

66 cases have been identified in the province so far and experts fear it is more transmissible than the original strain.
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Tri-Cities COVID-19 local cases decline a third straight week with 17% dip in new data

Tri-Cities COVID-19 local cases decline a third straight week with 17% dip in new data

Infections have dropped by nearly 75 per cent in nearly a month since the region saw its highest weekly count.
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