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China bans Air Canada flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

China bans Air Canada flights from YVR due to growing Omicron cases

Starting Jan. 17, four more flights operated by Air Canada from Vancouver to China will be cancelled.
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'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'We have levelled off somewhat': Henry suggests peak of Omicron wave may not be far off

'Keeping as much as possible open' is the focus right now, says B.C.'s top doc
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on gatherings order in B.C. and 'COVID-19 pills'

The pills are an 'important tool' that will affect the PHO orders in B.C.
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B.C. not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

B.C. not pursuing mandatory vaccinations after Quebec introduces unvaxxed tax, say officials

Decision comes amid record surge of COVID-19
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'There's a weight': Port Coquitlam fire department grapples with absences due to COVID-19

'There's a weight': Port Coquitlam fire department grapples with absences due to COVID-19

As many as 11 PoCo firefighers across four shifts have been sick with COVID-19 symptoms since the beginning of January
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Mass COVID-19 immunization clinic returning to Coquitlam's Poirier Forum to aid booster rollout

Mass COVID-19 immunization clinic returning to Coquitlam's Poirier Forum to aid booster rollout

Fraser Health is setting up stations at the city facility, marking a four-month return since it administered its last vaccine dose to the public.
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Long COVID: For the 1 in 10 patients who become long-haulers, COVID-19 has lasting effects

Long COVID: For the 1 in 10 patients who become long-haulers, COVID-19 has lasting effects

Not much is known about “long COVID,” including who, when or how badly it will strike, how long it might take to recover, or whether complete recovery is possible for all
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UVic students eager to return to classroom instruction; Camosun continues in-person

UVic students eager to return to classroom instruction; Camosun continues in-person

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Club Pilates Coquitlam defies public health order by staying open

Club Pilates Coquitlam defies public health order by staying open

A Coquitlam fitness studio is defying a public health order by staying open and offering workouts during the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations up 96% since end of 2021

B.C.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations up 96% since end of 2021

B.C. has not had this many hospitalized COVID-19 patients since November 5.
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