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Don’t forget to clean your vehicle to help prevent COVID-19

Soap and water cleans a lot more than hands

Mar 17, 2020 2:12 PM Read more >

YVR increasing screening measures as one of only 4 entry points to Canada

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is increasing its screening measures as it becomes one of only four Canadian airports to accept international travellers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 17, 2020 2:10 PM Read more >

COVID-19: "Don't go overboard" on shopping: Finance minister

The province wants to see changes to the Employment Standards Act to protect workers and employment insurance in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it is expected to affect the global and local economy.

Mar 17, 2020 1:42 PM Read more >

BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

Anyone who has symptoms - including a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing - is urged to self-isolate for 14 days.

Mar 17, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

COVID Connector aims to link helpers to the high-risk

Metro Vancouver resident Samarth Chandola has built an online database to connect people in same areas so those who are low-risk can help those who are high-risk in the pandemic

Mar 17, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

B.C. schools to stay closed, planning for alternate instruction

Province announces K-12 classes are suspended indefinitly and is making plans to instruct students during COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 17, 2020 12:41 PM Read more >

Big Alzheimer's fundraiser in Coquitlam to be 'retooled' amid COVID-19

An organization that supports people affected by dementia has changed its biggest fundraiser of the year because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Mar 17, 2020 11:34 AM Read more >

Limit occupancy & stop hoarding, Port Coquitlam mayor tells businesses during pandemic

Businesses in Port Coquitlam are being told by the city to help control the spread of COVID-19 by limiting occupancy; Mayor Brad West is also urging PoCo people to shop locally

Mar 17, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Lessons learned: What the H1N1 outbreak taught B.C. about a pandemic

B.C.’s response to COVID-19 based on 2005 playbook

Mar 17, 2020 9:51 AM Read more >

No rides for Tri-City cancer patients amid pandemic

At a time of social distancing, a group of volunteers was willing to escort Tri-City cancer patients to their necessary medical appointments

Mar 17, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

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