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25 COVID-19 patients die on weekend in B.C.

25 COVID-19 patients die on weekend in B.C.

Number of new infected declines by more than half in past four days.
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COVID-19: More than 3,300 B.C. health-care workers unvaccinated, on unpaid leave

COVID-19: More than 3,300 B.C. health-care workers unvaccinated, on unpaid leave

Deadline passed last month for health-care workers to get vaccinated.
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Getaway Youth Centre returning to Centennial Pavilion after servicing as Coquitlam COVID-19 clinic

Getaway Youth Centre returning to Centennial Pavilion after servicing as Coquitlam COVID-19 clinic

The teen hub was temporarily moved across the street while the recreation facility was used as a mass immunization clinic for several months.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province have hit more-than-five-month highs in each of the past four days.
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B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

Order was set to expire on Oct. 31.
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B.C. residents looking to travel can now access federal vaccine card

B.C. residents looking to travel can now access federal vaccine card

Federal proof of vaccination will be required to travel by air, rail and cruise ship starting Oct. 30.
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Coaches and team officials in youth sports required to be double-vaccinated

Coaches and team officials in youth sports required to be double-vaccinated

Most sports organizations in Greater Victoria already have the requirement
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COVID-19 booster shots are coming to B.C. — here's what we know

COVID-19 booster shots are coming to B.C. — here's what we know

When will booster shots be available in B.C.? Are they mandatory? Do you really need one? We answer your questions.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another five-month high

The 758 new infections in the past 24 hours is the highest single-day tally in almost a month.
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Tri-Cities see small change in new COVID-19 local cases — but it's in the wrong direction

Tri-Cities see small change in new COVID-19 local cases — but it's in the wrong direction

There were 116 lab-confirmed infections in the region during the week leading up to B.C.'s now full-vaccination requirement for non-essential events and businesses.
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