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B.C. reports first case of Omicron variant

B.C. reports first case of Omicron variant

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the province is reporting its first case of the new variant.
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New and active B.C. COVID-19 cases hit multi-month lows

New and active B.C. COVID-19 cases hit multi-month lows

Eleven COVID-19 deaths raise province's pandemic death toll to 2,333.
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Simultaneous toy drives by Coquitlam, Port Moody first responders to benefit struggling Tri-City families

Simultaneous toy drives by Coquitlam, Port Moody first responders to benefit struggling Tri-City families

RCMP and firefighters are hosting virtual and in-person holiday fundraisers for SHARE Family and Community Services to create hampers.
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Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)

Everything you need to know about the new guidance on face masks.
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Officials end COVID-19 outbreak at Coquitlam's Dufferin Care Centre day after one reported death

Officials end COVID-19 outbreak at Coquitlam's Dufferin Care Centre day after one reported death

Fraser Health recorded 21 lab-confirmed cases during the 16-day alert — one resident passed away due to complications with the virus in that span.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to new multi-month low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to new multi-month low

Omicron variant has yet to appear in B.C., say health officials.
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Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

Here is how much of a threat the highly transmissible new Omicron variant poses in B.C.

The variant has 'a host of mutations which make it more immune evasive.'
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What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?

A B.C. family lawyer explains where parents stand in terms of the recently approved pediatric vaccine.
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30 for 30: COVID-19 local cases drop back to near four-month low in latest Tri-Cities count

30 for 30: COVID-19 local cases drop back to near four-month low in latest Tri-Cities count

With 71 found in BCCDC'S newest data, that's a 30 per cent drop from 30 more infections in the previous week.
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Resident dies of COVID-19 in latest outbreak at Coquitlam's Dufferin Care Centre

Resident dies of COVID-19 in latest outbreak at Coquitlam's Dufferin Care Centre

The toll is now seven during the three outbreaks the facility has endured since the pandemic took full effect.
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