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Variant-hunting researchers on the cutting edge of B.C.'s race against COVID

Variant-hunting researchers on the cutting edge of B.C.'s race against COVID

Researchers in B.C.'s Centre for Disease Control identified the first case of coronavirus in B.C. A year later, they are tracking new virus "variants of concern."
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Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Modified extraction method requires specialized equipment
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Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Older British Columbians may receive instructions for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 within the coming days
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Larger 'households' added to Fraser Health's higher COVID-19 cases: study

Larger 'households' added to Fraser Health's higher COVID-19 cases: study

People having trouble self-isolating
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Active COVID-19 infections, and hospitalizations continue to fall across B.C.

Active COVID-19 infections, and hospitalizations continue to fall across B.C.

Another 13 people have died from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,259
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New West student unions join call for elimination of student loan interest

New West student unions join call for elimination of student loan interest

Douglas College, JIBC students join Knock Out Interest campaign asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to permanently eliminate interest on Canada Student Loans
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Rediscover New West – and win some tasty prizes along the way

Rediscover New West – and win some tasty prizes along the way

City and local groups team up on campaign to support eateries hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic
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Glenbrook Middle School reports second COVID-19 exposure of 2021

Glenbrook Middle School reports second COVID-19 exposure of 2021

The up sides: The list of school exposures in New Westminster since the winter break remains short, and the turnaround time for notifications is much better than it was in the fall
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New West's worst COVID-19 outbreak has hit 113 cases

New West's worst COVID-19 outbreak has hit 113 cases

The BCCDC is expected to update this outbreak later this week
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This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

And the best material for a homemade mask is...dried baby wipes?
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