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The BCCDC changed its guidance of self-isolation and managing COVID-19. Here's what to know.

The BCCDC changed its guidance of self-isolation and managing COVID-19. Here's what to know.

The agency made sweeping changes to its COVID-19 guidance this week.
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Study finds that 27% of Canadians support jail time for the unvaccinated

Study finds that 27% of Canadians support jail time for the unvaccinated

More than half of Canadians responded they do not have any sympathy for the unvaccinated if they become ill or die from COVID-19
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Mom turned away from Coquitlam testing clinic says 'exclusive' policies keeping people in the dark about COVID-19 cases

Mom turned away from Coquitlam testing clinic says 'exclusive' policies keeping people in the dark about COVID-19 cases

No drop-ins despite sharp drop in Tri-City COVID-19 cases, Fraser Health adheres to strict policies requiring appointments for testing
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COVID booster doses rolling out slowly in New Westminster

COVID booster doses rolling out slowly in New Westminster

As of Jan. 18, just 32% of eligible adults in New Westminster had received their third dose of vaccine
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record 895

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record 895

COVID-19 hospitalizations have been at record levels in each of the past five data updates.
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Major grocery chain in New West reduces capacity to 50% in the face of Omicron

Major grocery chain in New West reduces capacity to 50% in the face of Omicron

COVID-19 precaution is in effect at all Save-On-Foods stores in B.C., including three in New Westminster
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COVID test positivity at 36% in New Westminster

COVID test positivity at 36% in New Westminster

Many areas of the Lower Mainland have surpassed 40% positivity, with some past 50%, as the Omicron surge continues
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B.C. government doubles relief grants for bars, nightclubs that were ordered to close in December

B.C. government doubles relief grants for bars, nightclubs that were ordered to close in December

Businesses that followed provincial COVID-19 restrictions are now eligible for grants of up to $20,000
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COVID vax rate climbs to 58% for New Westminster kids

COVID vax rate climbs to 58% for New Westminster kids

Second doses should be available for the first five-to-11-year-olds starting next week
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Vancouver Coastal Health postpones 150+ non-urgent surgeries due to staff shortage

Vancouver Coastal Health postpones 150+ non-urgent surgeries due to staff shortage

Similarly, Fraser Health has rescheduled 128 non-urgent elective surgeries in the last month
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