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Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Cancellations unfolded after B.C. changed its vaccination strategy this week
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
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Weekly New West COVID-19 cases continue recent surge as new outbreak declared

Weekly New West COVID-19 cases continue recent surge as new outbreak declared

Royal Columbian Hospital currently has an outbreak of cases
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Want your vaccine shot? Please take a number

Want your vaccine shot? Please take a number

Special report: How to schedule more than four million vaccinations in B.C.
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B.C. casino operators unsure when they'll be able to reopen

B.C. casino operators unsure when they'll be able to reopen

Conversations with provincial health officer, WorkSafeBC and casino operators 'very positive'
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B.C. residents will not be able to select their preferred version of the COVID-19 vaccine

B.C. residents will not be able to select their preferred version of the COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca was recently approved, but not recommended for 65 years and older
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Feds mull advancing vaccine timeline after new recommendations

Feds mull advancing vaccine timeline after new recommendations

National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now recommending provinces consider expanding interval between first and second doses
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Update: Richard McBride Elementary School sees third COVID-19 exposure in 2021

Update: Richard McBride Elementary School sees third COVID-19 exposure in 2021

Queensborough Middle School students and staff have been asked to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms after an exposure at the school on Feb. 23, 24 and 25.
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British Columbia's vaccination plan leaves little 'room for error'

British Columbia's vaccination plan leaves little 'room for error'

Glacier Media special report: How the province aims to immunize 4.3 million British Columbians by the end of September.
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Sex and COVID-19: BCCDC releases findings of sexual health services survey

Sex and COVID-19: BCCDC releases findings of sexual health services survey

In the first phase of the pandemic, 65 per cent of British Columbian respondents worried about getting COVID-19 during sexual encounters
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