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New COVID-19 cases in B.C. spike above 400

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. spike above 400

Active infections rise above 2,000 for first time since June 8.
Vaccination status policies should heed human rights: commissioner

Vaccination status policies should heed human rights: commissioner

Being an anti-vaxxer not grounds for human rights complaint against employer, states new guidance.
Delta variant not causing increased transmission in B.C. kids: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Delta variant not causing increased transmission in B.C. kids: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Provincial health officer says B.C. will continue to watch the situation over the next few weeks as the new school year approaches
Mask mandates, vaccine passports still on the table as B.C. cases rise

Mask mandates, vaccine passports still on the table as B.C. cases rise

'There are consequences if you don't' get vaccinated, says B.C. health minister.
'Some just say I've had enough': Labour shortage holding back hospitality industry

'Some just say I've had enough': Labour shortage holding back hospitality industry

Extended government benefits, apathy and burnout are some of the factors contributing to the seismic shift in employment.
New and active COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

New and active COVID-19 infections in B.C. soar

B.C. has no new COVID-19 deaths; one such death in past week.
COVID-19 positivity rates jump in all four Burnaby quadrants as B.C. cases rise

COVID-19 positivity rates jump in all four Burnaby quadrants as B.C. cases rise

Burnaby northwest sees largest increase
Where Vancouverites can get COVID-19 vaccines this 'Walk-in Wednesday' (MAP)

Where Vancouverites can get COVID-19 vaccines this 'Walk-in Wednesday' (MAP)

No appointments are needed!
Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Active COVID-19 cases in B.C. highest since June 11

Province records one COVID-19 death in the past six days.
Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

It may not have been by design, but the B.C. health ministry has released some data that may eventually form the basis on which to bring in new COVID-19 restrictions or even a virus-related passport of some sort.