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Travellers cautioned more Vancouver flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposures

Travellers cautioned more Vancouver flights flagged for possible COVID-19 exposures

Four more flights in or out of YVR have been added to the BCCDC list for potential COVID exposures
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Chance to prevent COVID resurgence 'narrows with each passing day,' Tam says

Chance to prevent COVID resurgence 'narrows with each passing day,' Tam says

Canada is running out of time to prevent a major resurgence of COVID-19, the country's chief public health officer said Saturday as its two most populous provinces continued to report some of their highest daily case counts in months.
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Burnaby N95 mask maker the first for Health Canada authorization

Burnaby N95 mask maker the first for Health Canada authorization

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BCCDC identifies 6 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies 6 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the public health agency's website for updates about flights identified for the risk of exposure.
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Filming on several Vancouver TV productions halted this week

Filming on several Vancouver TV productions halted this week

The temporary shutdown of filming for shows like Riverdale and Batwoman is reportedly caused by delays in COVID-19 testing results
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YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

YVR, WestJet partner with UBC for new COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program

As part of the pilot program, passengers could receive their COVID-19 test results prior to boarding their flight.
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Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry

Health authorities were not ‘fully aligned’ on sharing COVID-19 school exposures, says Henry

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged Thursday that there has been a learning curve when it comes to COVID-19 exposures in schools.
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Rollout of COVID alert app remains murky for B.C.

Rollout of COVID alert app remains murky for B.C.

Three months after launch, B.C. is still without the contact-tracing app that’s already been deployed to half the provinces.
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VCH flags Park Drive Restaurant for potential COVID-19 exposure

VCH flags Park Drive Restaurant for potential COVID-19 exposure

Anyone who visited the Commercial Drive restaurant Saturday evening is asked to monitor themselves for symptoms
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Low-income hotels in Vancouver see 16 per cent rent hikes

Low-income hotels in Vancouver see 16 per cent rent hikes

Rooms available at $375 per month shelter rate plummet from 1,700 to 77
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