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B.C. doctors take to social media to tackle vaccine hesitancy

B.C. doctors take to social media to tackle vaccine hesitancy

The virus will be around for years and waiting to be vaccinated only increases one's risk of exposure, says one doctor.
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Tourism industry prepares for June 15, hopeful travel will resume

Tourism industry prepares for June 15, hopeful travel will resume

'We know there is pent-up travel demand within B.C.'
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B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths, as second-doses outpace initial vaccinations

Number of those in ICU, at 57, is lower than at any time since November 20.
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Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Ottawa to unveil plans for easing travel restrictions in coming weeks: PM

Only fully vaccinated Canadians to benefit from eased travel restrictions: PM
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Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Health officials don’t expect AstraZeneca second doses to go to waste as rollout begins

Pharmacies have begun contacting AstraZeneca recipients about their second doses
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12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

89,390 people received first doses of vaccine during the weekend; 57,521 others got second doses.
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Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

The chart shows you when you will be contacted by a community pharmacist.
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Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Pfizer only COVID-19 vaccine approved for adolescents in Canada
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B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

One more death from the disease raises B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll to 1,710.
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AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

Starting on Monday, those who received AstraZeneca will be contacted by pharmacies or their workplaces, wherever they received the first shot, to book a second shot.
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