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Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

Opinion: Anti-COVID-19-vaxxers hold their views with 'religious fervour'

I discovered this week a new meaning for vaccine hesitancy. At the close of my virtual visits, after managing my patients’ medical problems, I’ll ask if they’ve received their COVID-19 vaccines.
Over 150 travellers to B.C. had issues with 'vaccine certification.' Here's why.

Over 150 travellers to B.C. had issues with 'vaccine certification.' Here's why.

Close to 600 travellers entering Canada had issues, too.
Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

After three straight days of no deaths, COVID-19 claims four lives.
B.C. gives out $36.5M in grants to help 83 major tourist attractions

B.C. gives out $36.5M in grants to help 83 major tourist attractions

The Richmond Night Market is one of the attractions to receive a funding boost
B.C. goes three days without a COVID-19 death

B.C. goes three days without a COVID-19 death

B.C. officials detect 89 new COVID-19 cases – the most in a day since June 20.
Vancouver Coastal Health offering vaccination clinic at Playland this weekend

Vancouver Coastal Health offering vaccination clinic at Playland this weekend

Enjoy rides, mini donuts and a dose of vaccine, too. 💉
New B.C. COVID-19 cases rise again, hit four-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases rise again, hit four-week high

Number of those in B.C. hospitals with COVID-19 declines to 10-month low.
New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

Active infections rise more than 8% in past week, to 692.
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

Number of those in hospital with the disease fell by 11 over the weekend, to 49.
Visitor restrictions at B.C.'s long-term care homes have lifted

Visitor restrictions at B.C.'s long-term care homes have lifted

Checking in with greeters during visiting hours, presenting proof of vaccination, and wearing a mask when travelling through common areas of the care home will still be required.