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B.C. amends mask mandate for schools in wake of soaring COVID-19 cases

B.C. amends mask mandate for schools in wake of soaring COVID-19 cases

"Rising case levels, variants of concern, increased transmission and an increase in more severe cases are huge concerns."
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Restrictions banning indoor dining are 'knee-capping' B.C. restaurants, owners say

Restrictions banning indoor dining are 'knee-capping' B.C. restaurants, owners say

New order goes into effect at midnight tonight.
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Indoor religious gatherings suspended across B.C. due to surge in COVID-19 cases

Indoor religious gatherings suspended across B.C. due to surge in COVID-19 cases

The previously announced class variance for limited indoor worship services has been suspended
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B.C. suspends use of AstraZeneca for those under 55 years old

B.C. suspends use of AstraZeneca for those under 55 years old

The move comes in anticipation of new guidelines from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization
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Indoor dining at B.C. restaurants suspended due to COVID-19 case surge

Indoor dining at B.C. restaurants suspended due to COVID-19 case surge

Restaurants across British Columbia must suspend indoor dining due to rising coronavirus (COVID-19) case numbers in the province.
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Record number of new COVID-19 cases prompts ban on in-restaurant dining in B.C.

Record number of new COVID-19 cases prompts ban on in-restaurant dining in B.C.

B.C. recorded 2,518 new COVID-19 infections in past three days, including record 936 cases on March 27.
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B.C. parents react to mandatory mask policy for all Surrey students Grades 4 to 12

B.C. parents react to mandatory mask policy for all Surrey students Grades 4 to 12

Parents ask why only Surrey Schools are requiring masks, rather than all schools.
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Opinion: COVID-19 vaccine has given us a false sense of security

Opinion: COVID-19 vaccine has given us a false sense of security

This is part of why we've seen a surge in cases
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Here's what you need to know about getting your COVID vaccine in New West

Here's what you need to know about getting your COVID vaccine in New West

City of New Westminster is working with Fraser Health to establish mass vaccination clinic at Anvil Centre, opening April 8. Clinics at Douglas College and Century House are already operating.
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Dear therapist, how will I feel when the pandemic is over?

Dear therapist, how will I feel when the pandemic is over?

A Sea to Sky therapist walks us through what to expect and what has been lost — or gained — through this COVID-19 period.
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