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B.C. announces further COVID-19 restrictions to curb transmission in Northern Health

B.C. announces further COVID-19 restrictions to curb transmission in Northern Health

58 critically ill people airlifted out of the hospitals in the north
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Tri-City COVID-19 local cases drop for first time in one month

Tri-City COVID-19 local cases drop for first time in one month

There were 127 cases between Oct. 3 and 9 — a nine per cent drop compared to the previous count by the BC Centre for Disease Control.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Hand sanitizer containing elevated levels of acetaldehyde may increase the risk of cancer.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at new high since May

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at new high since May

Four more pandemic-related deaths bring province's COVID-19 death toll to 2,033
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What B.C. residents need to know about COVID-19 testing when the U.S. border opens

What B.C. residents need to know about COVID-19 testing when the U.S. border opens

Your trip across the border might end up costing you a pretty penny 💸
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'I'm not an anti-vaxxer': Coquitlam pastor defends church closure after 12 members catch COVID-19

'I'm not an anti-vaxxer': Coquitlam pastor defends church closure after 12 members catch COVID-19

Westwood Community Church, which held drive-in protests against spring church closures, cancels two in-person services as three members are hospitalized with the virus.
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Third COVID-19 vaccine doses rolling out as Tri-Cities reaches 85% double-vaccination average

Third COVID-19 vaccine doses rolling out as Tri-Cities reaches 85% double-vaccination average

Dr. Bonnie Henry has recommended eligible residents with compromised immune systems to get the third jab in the shoulder for better protection.
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B.C. sees falling COVID-19 cases, as 28 die on weekend

B.C. sees falling COVID-19 cases, as 28 die on weekend

New infections on the weekend were down 22% from previous week's daily average.
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17 Tri-City schools, Coquitlam church grapple with COVID-19 as B.C. extends masks mandate to more kids

17 Tri-City schools, Coquitlam church grapple with COVID-19 as B.C. extends masks mandate to more kids

With about 10 per cent of the Tri-Cities population still not vaccinated, the Delta variant continues to circulate in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
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Mixed doses: Dr. Bonnie Henry provides update on vaccines and international travel

Mixed doses: Dr. Bonnie Henry provides update on vaccines and international travel

The United States announced new entry requirements for vaccines Monday
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