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Nightclubs and banquet halls in B.C. ordered closed to prevent COVID spread

Nightclubs and banquet halls in B.C. ordered closed to prevent COVID spread

Effective immediately.
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B.C. announces 429 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

B.C. announces 429 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

Tuesday's figures represent four reporting periods.
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Heart patient tests positive for COVID-19 at Burnaby Hospital

Heart patient tests positive for COVID-19 at Burnaby Hospital

Health officials have declared an outbreak at the facility
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Vancouver mayor calls for ‘temporary emergency relief encampment’ for homeless

Vancouver mayor calls for ‘temporary emergency relief encampment’ for homeless

Converting city-owned building into shelters, emergency housing also requested by Kennedy Stewart
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VCH warns of possible COVID-19 exposures at three Vancouver nightclubs

VCH warns of possible COVID-19 exposures at three Vancouver nightclubs

The possible exposures are believed to be low risk but, out of an abundance of caution, the health authority asks anyone who visited during the indicated times to self-monitor for COVID symptoms.
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Employee at Chambar Restaurant in Vancouver tests positive for COVID-19

Employee at Chambar Restaurant in Vancouver tests positive for COVID-19

The restaurant adds that Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will contact customers if they have been exposed.
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B.C. confirms 121 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 6,162

B.C. confirms 121 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 6,162

There has been one new assisted-living facility outbreak.
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Staff member at care facility in Delta tests positive for COVID-19

Staff member at care facility in Delta tests positive for COVID-19

Enhanced control measures have been put in place at the site and Fraser Health is working with staff to identify anyone who may have been exposed and is taking steps to protect the health of all staff, residents and families. 
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Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Shoppers Drug Mart

Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Shoppers Drug Mart

If you visited the affected location and believe you may have been infected, it is recommended you self-isolate and monitor for symptoms.
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Get direct updates on B.C. school reopenings & ask our reporters your COVID-19 questions here

Get direct updates on B.C. school reopenings & ask our reporters your COVID-19 questions here

The details around the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C. are fast-changing . We know that it can be difficult to keep up with the community exposure notices, how schools are reopening and how your local community is being affected.
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