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B.C. records second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases: 908

B.C. records second-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases: 908

The 6,245 people now actively fighting infections is the highest number since January 7.
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B.C. confirms 908 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 95,677

B.C. confirms 908 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 95,677

"We are facing a sustained increase in clusters of new cases and outbreaks."
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'I just left': Vancouver woman angered over lack of security, price gouging at quarantine hotel

'I just left': Vancouver woman angered over lack of security, price gouging at quarantine hotel

Price hike for costly quarantine stay and lack of security angers woman after she leaves Vancouver quarantine hotel without staff questions
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Truckers to haul 1.5m AstraZeneca doses to Canada by Tuesday amid Moderna delays

Truckers to haul 1.5m AstraZeneca doses to Canada by Tuesday amid Moderna delays

Canada due to accept 3.2m doses of COVID-19 vaccine from three manufacturers next week
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COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 variants causing more severe infections among younger people in B.C.: Bonnie Henry

Health officials detected 800 new COVID-19 infections in the past day – the most since December 2.
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Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

Henry urges patience as B.C. tops 500k individuals vaccinated against COVID-19

About 12% of population has received at least one dose so far
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B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

B.C. seniors' home residents able to go on outings starting April 1

Visits can be an hour or more, and can involve more than one person.
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Burnaby-New West casino workers beg B.C. to reopen gaming facilities in emotional video

Burnaby-New West casino workers beg B.C. to reopen gaming facilities in emotional video

The video features two single moms sharing how the ongoing casino shut down has affected their livelihoods.
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This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

This map shows where the COVID-19 hot spots are in B.C. (MAP)

Surrey and Vancouver are top in the province for new case numbers right now
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B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

B.C. increases penalty for attending gatherings and events—from $230 to $575

The current fine for those who organize or host a banned event remains the same at $2,300.
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