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Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

The chart shows you when you will be contacted by a community pharmacist.
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Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Pfizer only COVID-19 vaccine approved for adolescents in Canada
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More Vancouver-area grocery store workers report COVID-19 infections

More Vancouver-area grocery store workers report COVID-19 infections

New cases affecting seven workers at six Metro Vancouver grocery and drug stores.
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Opinion: B.C. was absolutely right to keep schools open during COVID-19

Opinion: B.C. was absolutely right to keep schools open during COVID-19

Do you agree?
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New data map shows cratering daily New West COVID-19 cases

New data map shows cratering daily New West COVID-19 cases

The average daily rate of COVID-19 cases dropped to five in New Westminster. More than four in five adults aged 50 or over (83%) have received their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with three in four of those over the age of 18 (75%).
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B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

One more death from the disease raises B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll to 1,710.
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AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

Starting on Monday, those who received AstraZeneca will be contacted by pharmacies or their workplaces, wherever they received the first shot, to book a second shot.
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Pfizer confirms delivery of two million COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly until end of August

Pfizer confirms delivery of two million COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly until end of August

Updated schedule accounts for Canada’s entire order of Pfizer vaccine
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This map shows where the COVID-19 hotspots are in Metro Vancouver (MAP)

This map shows where the COVID-19 hotspots are in Metro Vancouver (MAP)

The BCCDC has released an updated map.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses 'Delta' COVID-19 variant of concern in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses 'Delta' COVID-19 variant of concern in B.C.

The Delta variant has been transmitted in several clusters
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