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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Check your cabinets!
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Fraser River Middle School sees more COVID-19 exposures in the countdown to winter break

Fraser River Middle School sees more COVID-19 exposures in the countdown to winter break

At least four separate exposures took place at FRMS over Dec. 3, 6, 8, 9 and 10
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COVID-19 cases climbing in New Westminster, Metro Vancouver

COVID-19 cases climbing in New Westminster, Metro Vancouver

New West saw 45 new cases between Dec. 5 and 11, up from 38 the week before
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Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
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Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Worst-case Omicron scenario could see hospitals overwhelmed, new COVID modelling shows

Omicron appears to spread more readily than Delta variant; there's a higher chance of re-infection, as well as infection of vaccinated people. Modelling shows rising cases on Vancouver Island, driven by outbreaks at UVic and a religious gathering.
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B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

B.C. health minister says more public health orders could be coming

Recent transmission has come from smaller gatherings, not large events, according to Dix
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B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'
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New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases at six-week high

Province reported 584 new COVID-19 infections in the past day.
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Are COVID-19 booster doses moving fast enough? 61% of New West seniors now have third shot

Are COVID-19 booster doses moving fast enough? 61% of New West seniors now have third shot

Rates for both 70+ and 50+ have climbed since last week
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New Westminster among B.C. leaders for kids' COVID vaccines

New Westminster among B.C. leaders for kids' COVID vaccines

28% of New West children aged 5-11 have now received their first Pfizer pediatric dose
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