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B.C. confirms 89 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 6,041

B.C. confirms 89 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 6,041

There have been two new health-care facility outbreaks.
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BCCDC identifies 8 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies 8 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the BCCDC website for updates about flights with an exposure risk
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Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

Petition calls for mandatory mask usage in all public spaces in B.C.

"We have the opportunity to significantly curb the growth of this second wave, but the BC Health Ministry is afraid of the backlash they may receive for mandating mask usage."
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Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses safety of B.C.'s back-to-school plan

Dr. Bonnie Henry stresses safety of B.C.'s back-to-school plan

The province’s back-to-school plan is aimed at reducing the possibility of introducing the virus into schools
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B.C. confirms 104 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 5,952

B.C. confirms 104 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 5,952

There has been one new health-care facility outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital
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Public warned of possible COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver mixed martial arts gym

Public warned of possible COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver mixed martial arts gym

The health authority is asking anyone who visited the studio from Aug. 18 to 28 to self-monitor for symptoms
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Employee of popular Commercial Drive restaurant tests positive for COVID-19

Employee of popular Commercial Drive restaurant tests positive for COVID-19

Latin-inspired Havana eatery remains closed to the public
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Vancouver fried chicken spot Juke closes temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Vancouver fried chicken spot Juke closes temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

A popular fried chicken restaurant in Vancouver has opted to close up shop temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Juke Fried Chicken shared the news on its Instagram account.
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B.C. issued 10 tickets during first week of enforcement of large gathering rules

B.C. issued 10 tickets during first week of enforcement of large gathering rules

"It's time to stop breaking the rules. It's time to do better."
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VCH issues COVID-19 exposure warning for Granville Strip bar-restaurant

VCH issues COVID-19 exposure warning for Granville Strip bar-restaurant

There are two days for possible exposure at the popular 'dive bar'
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