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Many British Columbians wondering what more they can do to slow transmission of COVID-19

Many British Columbians wondering what more they can do to slow transmission of COVID-19

The 'do more' message could have been improved, says psychology professor
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B.C. nears one-year anniversary of first COVID-19 infection

B.C. nears one-year anniversary of first COVID-19 infection

Tumultuous past year filled with unprecedented actions to combat virus' spread
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When will you get your COVID vaccine in B.C.?

When will you get your COVID vaccine in B.C.?

B.C.'s coronavirus vaccine rollout will be based primarily on age. Those over 80 will start getting shots in March. Other seniors will get shots starting in April. Younger people can expect their vaccinations this summer.
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New COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to trend lower

New COVID-19 infections in B.C. continue to trend lower

Province’s death toll from the pandemic rises to 1,168, with 14 new deaths in past day
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New Westminster reschedules public hearings because of notification error

New Westminster reschedules public hearings because of notification error

Two Jan. 25 public hearings postponed until February
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Feds pressed on ongoing vaccine shortages as EU floats export controls

Feds pressed on ongoing vaccine shortages as EU floats export controls

Vaccine deliveries to B.C. for next week have been 'dramatically reduced'
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BCCDC finds more flights to Vancouver with COVID-19 exposures

BCCDC finds more flights to Vancouver with COVID-19 exposures

The list of possible exposures continues to grow on flights passing through Vancouver in 2021
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B.C. to delay second COVID-19 vaccine doses by one week amid supply shortages

B.C. to delay second COVID-19 vaccine doses by one week amid supply shortages

Province also reveals 56 reports of adverse responses to vaccine
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B.C. records 26 new COVID-19 deaths during the weekend

B.C. records 26 new COVID-19 deaths during the weekend

11 outbreaks of the virus at healthcare outbreaks declared over
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B.C.'s COVID response in long-term care lacked coordination, centralized oversight: report

B.C.'s COVID response in long-term care lacked coordination, centralized oversight: report

Lack of centralized oversight a major hurdle for the province, according to the report
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