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Reminder: Three more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on schedule for Coquitlam post-secondary

Reminder: Three more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on schedule for Coquitlam post-secondary

Douglas College has hosted six other stations in the past two weeks in hopes of reaching out to those looking for a shot against the virus.
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Trend of fewer COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, ICUs continues

Trend of fewer COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, ICUs continues

Number of COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs has fallen in nine straight government updates.
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COVID-19 testing at Canadian airports ramps up amid Omicron uncertainty

COVID-19 testing at Canadian airports ramps up amid Omicron uncertainty

Heath minister calls international travel 'risky and unstable'
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Tri-Cities sees 27% increase in weekly COVID-19 local cases

Tri-Cities sees 27% increase in weekly COVID-19 local cases

Two-dose vaccination rate against the virus has also reached 90 per cent for eligible residents.
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'Frustrated' father asks why families waited over an hour for kids' COVID-19 shots at Coquitlam clinic

'Frustrated' father asks why families waited over an hour for kids' COVID-19 shots at Coquitlam clinic

Fraser Health said vaccinating younger children can take longer and asked parents to be patient; colouring books and snacks being offered to waiting youngsters
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COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs fall in eighth straight data update

COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs fall in eighth straight data update

Of 220 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, 73 are now in intensive care units
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Will COVID-19 vaccine boosters become a seasonal event in B.C.?

Will COVID-19 vaccine boosters become a seasonal event in B.C.?

'Vaccine equity' around the world needs to be considered, says the province's top doc
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Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to decline

Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to decline

Of 224 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, 77 are sick enough to be in ICUs. Six more deaths raise pandemic death toll to 2,369. New cases rise to 379. No new outbreaks.
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'Too restrictive': Restaurants Canada calling for changes to federal COVID-19 support programs

'Too restrictive': Restaurants Canada calling for changes to federal COVID-19 support programs

Restaurants could be forced to shut down without more assistance, says non-profit
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First month's rollout sees almost 10% of Tri-City kids five to 11 vaccinated against COVID-19

First month's rollout sees almost 10% of Tri-City kids five to 11 vaccinated against COVID-19

On the other side of the spectrum, 60 per cent of residents above 70 have been jabbed a third time — a 10 per cent increase in the past week.
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