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B.C. confirms 46 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 4,111

B.C. confirms 46 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 4,111

There continue to be community exposure events; including ones in Vancouver Coastal Health and Interior Health, and on flights into and out of British Columbia.
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B.C. will delay start of school: Minister of Education

B.C. will delay start of school: Minister of Education

School was set to begin on Sept. 8
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VCH warns of COVID-19 exposure at popular Downtown Vancouver store

VCH warns of COVID-19 exposure at popular Downtown Vancouver store

It is asking people who were at the store on the specified date to monitor themselves for symptoms.
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Dr. Henry offers more details about B.C.'s 'innovative' back to school plan

Dr. Henry offers more details about B.C.'s 'innovative' back to school plan

"Schools will look different."
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No deaths from COVID-19 in B.C. for last 10 days

No deaths from COVID-19 in B.C. for last 10 days

New cases in B.C. have predictably spiked up recently, but there have been no new deaths from COVID-19 for a week and a half
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B.C. confirms 131 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 4,065

B.C. confirms 131 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 4,065

There have been two new outbreaks at long-term health-care facilities.
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OPINION: Reckless house parties in B.C. need to stop during pandemic

OPINION: Reckless house parties in B.C. need to stop during pandemic

Now that we are well into summer, the numbers for COVID-19 infections are almost soaring for one particular age cohort: those aged 20-29.
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Employee at Metro Vancouver mall tests positive for COVID-19

Employee at Metro Vancouver mall tests positive for COVID-19

"The safety and health of our employees, tenants, customers and visitors is of the utmost importance for us."
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BCCDC identifies Vancouver flight from Seattle for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies Vancouver flight from Seattle for possible COVID-19 exposure

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the B.C. CDC website for updates about flights with an exposure risk, and those travelling from outside of Canada must arrive prepared with a 14-day self-isolation plan.
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Richmond student kicks off petition for mandatory masks in B.C. schools

Richmond student kicks off petition for mandatory masks in B.C. schools

The teen hopes to make masks mandatory before the start of the school year next month
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