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Opinion: So B.C. children are at risk from COVID-19. Now what?

Opinion: So B.C. children are at risk from COVID-19. Now what?

With approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children now imminent, the B.C. government is finally admitting what parents have said all along: Children are at risk. So what are they going to do about it?
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B.C. reports fewest new daily COVID-19 infections since August: 324

B.C. reports fewest new daily COVID-19 infections since August: 324

Seven more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in province to 2,281.
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Coquitlam-area school-aged children reach 90% single-vaccination rate against COVID-19

Coquitlam-area school-aged children reach 90% single-vaccination rate against COVID-19

This comes as Fraser Health lists three Tri-City schools for new exposures in the last week.
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Nearly 100% of residents at Coquitlam care facility received booster shot before COVID-19 outbreak

Nearly 100% of residents at Coquitlam care facility received booster shot before COVID-19 outbreak

Fraser Health says the stat was as of Oct. 29, 2021 — almost two weeks later, four residents tested positive for the virus.
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First cases of Delta variant strain AY.4.2 detected in B.C.

First cases of Delta variant strain AY.4.2 detected in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry commented on the new strain of the Delta variant in the province.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on updated guidance on face masks

Dr. Bonnie Henry comments on updated guidance on face masks

"Medical masks do have that extra layer that attracts particles and droplets of viruses," said B.C.'s top doctor.
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COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

COVID-19 patient count in B.C. ICUs lowest since August

Numbers of new and active COVID-19 infections are also in a steady decline.
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B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

B.C.’s top doctor expects B.C. children 5-11 can get COVID-19 vaccinations by holidays

Vaccines already approved in U.S., Israel
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. fall to three-month low

B.C. ICUs have not had fewer COVID-19 patients since September 1.
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UPDATED: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed at this Coquitlam care home

UPDATED: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed at this Coquitlam care home

Fraser Health says it is implementing health measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19, third shots are also being offered
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