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Pace of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. dips slightly

Pace of new COVID-19 infections in B.C. dips slightly

10 more die, 326 in hospital as fourth wave of pandemic continues.
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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Even fully vaccinated travellers will need to drop hundreds of dollars on testing.
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When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'really hopeful' that Pfizer vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds will be available by the end of the calendar year, and hopefully as early as the end of October
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New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

"What is quite surprising is the high percentage, 33 per cent of residents who have been in an establishment that should have asked for the proof of vaccinations but have failed to do so."
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11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

Children in kindergarten through Grade 12 province-wide must now wear masks at schools.
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Younger SD46 students now required to mask up

Younger SD46 students now required to mask up

New provincewide requirements for kindergarteners to Grade 3 students
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How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Getting vaccinated and keeping sick kids at home are the top 2 ways to fight COVID in schools, the PHO says
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Masks now required in B.C. classrooms for all grades

Masks now required in B.C. classrooms for all grades

The order will remain in place for the rest of the school term.
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B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

Much data unavailable as government officials busy observing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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Nine new COVID cases reported on Coast

Nine new COVID cases reported on Coast

The week of Sept. 19 to 25 saw an increase in new COVID-19 cases on the Sunshine Coast, with nine new cases reported. During the same time period, Powell River reported only one new case, and the Howe Sound area had 37.
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