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B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

B.C. sets record for number of people in intensive care units with COVID-19

Number of cases of the Brazilian variant P.1 are exploding.
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London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

London Drugs rolling out additional AstraZeneca vaccines

20 more locations will have vaccines available today
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Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Online COVID-19 vaccine registration rolling out in B.C.

Registration by phone will also be available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 140 different languages.
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Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

Restaurants defying public health orders are 'selfish, arrogant and irresponsible': restaurant association

The president of the British Columbian Restaurant and Foodservices Association says "there is no place for this type of complete disregard," following the actions of a Vancouver restaurant owner who defied B.C.'s indoor dining ban.
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New employee COVID-19 cases reported by grocery stores across Metro Vancouver

New employee COVID-19 cases reported by grocery stores across Metro Vancouver

Soaring COVID case counts in B.C. include infections among staff at major national grocery stores across the Lower Mainland.
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B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

B.C. sets record for new COVID-19 cases on April 2, and again April 3

Province also sets records for new daily vaccinations in past two days.
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North Shore families still fighting for long-term-care home visits, despite easing of restrictions

North Shore families still fighting for long-term-care home visits, despite easing of restrictions

But they argue too much control over visits is left up to individual care homes
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What to say to the friend, relative, or neighbour who is vaccine-hesitant?

What to say to the friend, relative, or neighbour who is vaccine-hesitant?

UVIC prof breaks down why some people believe conspiracy theories around the COVID-19 vaccine. 
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B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

B.C. pauses early COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers ‘for now’

Suspension comes amid uncertainty over status of AstraZeneca vaccine
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New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

New COVID-19 cases remain elevated, as B.C. reports five new deaths

Number of people vaccinated at least once in B.C. passes 700,000.
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