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'You're fighting for air': COVID-19 patients have a message for you

'You're fighting for air': COVID-19 patients have a message for you

As COVID-19 numbers in B.C. continue to rise, people testing positive say they're concerned others aren't taking the virus seriously.
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Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Those who travel between health authorities for non-essential reasons will be fined, although the amount has not been disclosed.
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West Van schools to offer at-home COVID gargle test kits

West Van schools to offer at-home COVID gargle test kits

Families of West Vancouver kids who get sick with COVID symptoms at school will be offered the test kits
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New B.C. travel restrictions will not separate Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions

New B.C. travel restrictions will not separate Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions

No roadblocks will be set up between the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

Number of those actively battling COVID-19 infections has fallen to the lowest number in two weeks.
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COVID-19 rapid testing could make for safer air travel: YVR study

COVID-19 rapid testing could make for safer air travel: YVR study

592 passengers on departing, domestic WestJet flights took part in the study
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'Pertinent' data delays new recommendations for AstraZeneca use in Canada

'Pertinent' data delays new recommendations for AstraZeneca use in Canada

Committee cancelled media briefing earlier this week to review new data, says Canada's top doctor
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Who can book? Island tourism operators seek more clarity on health orders

Who can book? Island tourism operators seek more clarity on health orders

"I'm getting calls like: I'm in Parksville. I've got a booking from people in Nanaimo … is that OK?'"
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New B.C. roadside checks are 'extremely concerning' for BIPOC community

New B.C. roadside checks are 'extremely concerning' for BIPOC community

"It's kind of like a human rights horror movie."
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North Shore Gen Xers sign up for AstraZeneca vaccine

North Shore Gen Xers sign up for AstraZeneca vaccine

North Vancouver’s Kim Coleman opted for a special event to mark her 45th birthday on Friday: she booked an AstraZeneca vaccination at her local pharmacy.
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