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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

New West sees small drop in weekly COVID-19 cases, but stays well above 100

New West sees small drop in weekly COVID-19 cases, but stays well above 100

Number of people in hospitals in B.C. remains high
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More Vancouver Safeway workers test positive for COVID-19

More Vancouver Safeway workers test positive for COVID-19

Two Safeway stores in Vancouver Coastal Health have new employee virus cases
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'You're fighting for air': COVID-19 patients have a message for you

'You're fighting for air': COVID-19 patients have a message for you

As COVID-19 numbers in B.C. continue to rise, people testing positive say they're concerned others aren't taking the virus seriously.
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Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Province plans random checks at ferry terminals for non-essential travel

Those who travel between health authorities for non-essential reasons will be fined, although the amount has not been disclosed.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

Number of those actively battling COVID-19 infections has fallen to the lowest number in two weeks.
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COVID-19 rapid testing could make for safer air travel: YVR study

COVID-19 rapid testing could make for safer air travel: YVR study

592 passengers on departing, domestic WestJet flights took part in the study
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Massive crowd gathers on Sunset Beach in Vancouver (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Massive crowd gathers on Sunset Beach in Vancouver (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Some people were there to celebrate 4/20 but many others were anti-mask demonstrators.
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Letter: Pandemic evictions ‘a recipe for disaster’

Letter: Pandemic evictions ‘a recipe for disaster’

Letter writer argues more mental health supports need to be implemented in evictions in Coquitlam so that such cases don't turn violent
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'Pertinent' data delays new recommendations for AstraZeneca use in Canada

'Pertinent' data delays new recommendations for AstraZeneca use in Canada

Committee cancelled media briefing earlier this week to review new data, says Canada's top doctor
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Who can book? Island tourism operators seek more clarity on health orders

Who can book? Island tourism operators seek more clarity on health orders

"I'm getting calls like: I'm in Parksville. I've got a booking from people in Nanaimo … is that OK?'"
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