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These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

New figures show two top locations for coronavirus transmission in B.C. with one key exception when age is considered in those infected
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Horgan says don't travel if you don't need to, for at least the next two weeks

Horgan says don't travel if you don't need to, for at least the next two weeks

As COVID-19 cases in the province spike, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday that non-essential travel is prohibited in B.C. for the next two weeks at least. “If you don’t need to travel, don’t travel,” said Horgan.
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Tofino and Ucluelet ask Lower Mainland residents to stay away until Nov. 23

Tofino and Ucluelet ask Lower Mainland residents to stay away until Nov. 23

Tofino and Ucluelet are asking residents from the Lower Mainland to stay away for at least the next eight days.
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‘Don’t let people intimidate you’ about masks, says boss of young man killed by COVID

‘Don’t let people intimidate you’ about masks, says boss of young man killed by COVID

The narrative of some who are trying to downplay COVID-19 are that it only harms the elderly.
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Young B.C. man’s COVID-19 death shocks Port Coquitlam coworkers

Young B.C. man’s COVID-19 death shocks Port Coquitlam coworkers

'It’s a wakeup call to us all,' said the company's operations manager and COVID-19 task force director. 'He was like a brother and a son to me at the same time. It’s been very challenging.'
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B.C. has issued $120,000 in COVID-19 compliance tickets so far

B.C. has issued $120,000 in COVID-19 compliance tickets so far

Over 100 health order violation tickets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars have been issued in the province since the start of the pandemic.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at West Van's Capilano Care Centre

COVID-19 outbreak declared at West Van's Capilano Care Centre

Two staff at the seniors home have tested positive for the virus
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North Shore fitness studios spinning wheels under new COVID-19 restrictions

North Shore fitness studios spinning wheels under new COVID-19 restrictions

Group fitness, social activity, travel in Lower Mainland restricted under lockdown lite
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COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90 per cent success

COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 90 per cent success

One of the global companies trialing vaccines for COVID-19 has announced a 90 per cent success rate.
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North Shore health area COVID-19 cases double in two months

North Shore health area COVID-19 cases double in two months

There have been 60 new cases of COVID-19 in the North Shore Coast Garibaldi health region in the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the local health area since the beginning of the pandemic to 966.
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