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B.C. confirms 30 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,328

B.C. confirms 30 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 3,328

There are several community exposure events and one active community outbreak.
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Lynn Valley Care Centre targeted by hoax amidst COVID-19 outbreak

Lynn Valley Care Centre targeted by hoax amidst COVID-19 outbreak

One person has been arrested in connection with a hoax phone call that left the facility drastically understaffed during the early days of the pandemic
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More passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure on recent Vancouver flight

More passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure on recent Vancouver flight

The country's two largest airlines ended their on-board seat distancing policies on July 1, raising health concerns amid a pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.
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B.C. health officials give tips for safe sex during the COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. health officials give tips for safe sex during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sex during a global pandemic can be risky business
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Staff at two restaurants in Metro Vancouver's Tri-Cities test positive for COVID-19

Staff at two restaurants in Metro Vancouver's Tri-Cities test positive for COVID-19

A total of four test-positive cases involve staff at a pair of popular Metro Vancouver chain restaurants
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B.C.'s top doctor says 'pay attention now' to higher COVID-19 cases

B.C.'s top doctor says 'pay attention now' to higher COVID-19 cases

The province could experience a rapid rebound of infections after successfully "bending the curve."
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OPINION: This Canadian airport was a troubling COVID-19 'gong show'

OPINION: This Canadian airport was a troubling COVID-19 'gong show'

Safe airline travel is emerging as a key public health issue in the era of COVID-19
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Okanagan winery closed indefinitely as precaution due to COVID-19 outbreaks in region

Okanagan winery closed indefinitely as precaution due to COVID-19 outbreaks in region

"We feel that this is the respectful thing to do"
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Haida Gwaii resident reports positive COVID test, prompting new control measures

Haida Gwaii resident reports positive COVID test, prompting new control measures

The Haida Nation has advised residents of Haida Gwaii about the first case of COVID-19 on the islands off B.C.'s north coast
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Dr. Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Dr. Henry resisting any thought of new pandemic restrictions

Even in the face of a relatively significant COVID-19 outbreak in Kelowna, she's sticking to a stance she outlined in June
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