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North Shore teachers voice relief as 'front-line' vaccination plan rolled out

North Shore teachers voice relief as 'front-line' vaccination plan rolled out

Police and firefighters in North Van, West Van will also be prioritized for vaccines
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Limited COVID-19 transmission within B.C. schools: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Limited COVID-19 transmission within B.C. schools: Dr. Bonnie Henry

B.C.'s top doc says most of the cases in the school setting were acquired outside of the school.
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COVID-19 cases could hit almost 3,000 a day in B.C. if nothing changes: modelling

COVID-19 cases could hit almost 3,000 a day in B.C. if nothing changes: modelling

More than 1.2 million doses of Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca have been delivered, with 26.7 per cent of British Columbians now vaccinated.
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Canada secures 8m more Pfizer doses amid Moderna uncertainty

Canada secures 8m more Pfizer doses amid Moderna uncertainty

Moderna cuts expected delivery of 1.2m doses nearly in half, according to media reports.
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New data shows minor transmission of virus in restaurants prior to order banning indoor dining

New data shows minor transmission of virus in restaurants prior to order banning indoor dining

Dr. Bonnie Henry says the number of workplaces clusters outside of the Lower Mainland are "much smaller."
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B.C. has seen more 40-59 year olds hospitalized with COVID-19 in recent weeks

B.C. has seen more 40-59 year olds hospitalized with COVID-19 in recent weeks

More than 60 per cent of all new COVID-19 cases in British Columbia are now a variant of concern.
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'There's no margin for error right now': Dr. Bonnie Henry outlines importance of COVID-19 restrictions

'There's no margin for error right now': Dr. Bonnie Henry outlines importance of COVID-19 restrictions

"Travelling is what spreads the virus." 
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Vaccinations for all B.C. first responders coming in ‘next few weeks’

Vaccinations for all B.C. first responders coming in ‘next few weeks’

Vaccinations will be based on first responders’ work location
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B.C. has record number of active COVID-19 infections; hospitalizations top 400 for first time

B.C. has record number of active COVID-19 infections; hospitalizations top 400 for first time

Record number of people are also now in ICU with COVID-19: 125.
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COVID cases rise to new record levels on North Shore

COVID cases rise to new record levels on North Shore

North Vancouver and West Vancouver reported 339 new COVID-19 infections in the past week
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