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COVID-19 deaths in B.C. remain elevated, with 13 in past day

COVID-19 deaths in B.C. remain elevated, with 13 in past day

Related hospitalizations rise by 28 to 977.
Here is where you can buy the cheapest COVID-19 rapid tests in Vancouver

Here is where you can buy the cheapest COVID-19 rapid tests in Vancouver

We found several places where you can get them right now.
Will the new Omicron sub-variant in B.C. cause another wave of infections? An expert weighs in

Will the new Omicron sub-variant in B.C. cause another wave of infections? An expert weighs in

66 cases have been identified in the province so far and experts fear it is more transmissible than the original strain.
Vancouver has the highest child vaccination rates province-wide BCCDC data shows

Vancouver has the highest child vaccination rates province-wide BCCDC data shows

Up to 76% of children ages 5 to 11 in Vancouver Coastal Health have had their first dose
You can order COVID-19 rapid tests on this delivery app in Vancouver

You can order COVID-19 rapid tests on this delivery app in Vancouver

Coronavirus testing delivered right to your door.
Opinion: The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

Opinion: The death of caremongering: Canadians are tired and most believe getting COVID-19 is inevitable

After Premier Doug Ford announced “positive news,” I think about the widening inequality in our province, who the news is “positive” for and the death of caremongering.
B.C.'s COVID-19 daily death toll highest in more than a year

B.C.'s COVID-19 daily death toll highest in more than a year

21 deaths is the highest total announced for a single day since December 25, 2020.
Nine new coronaviruses found by UBC-led research team

Nine new coronaviruses found by UBC-led research team

A 32-year-old UBC postdoc led a team of researchers that discovered nine new species of coronavirus and 132,000 RNA viruses.
Vancouver man creates free app to show B.C. Vaccine Card and ID in one touch

Vancouver man creates free app to show B.C. Vaccine Card and ID in one touch

The days of fumbling for your vaccine pass and driver's licence are over!
B.C. announces 1,446 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. announces 1,446 new COVID-19 cases

No new outbreaks have been declared at healthcare facilities.