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New Westminster's COVID-19 case count holding steady

New Westminster's COVID-19 case count holding steady

New West saw 35 new cases of coronavirus in the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6
COVID death toll just keeps climbing

COVID death toll just keeps climbing

Eleven dead since yesterday from COVID-19, despite 90% vaccination rate
New Westminster COVID vaccination rate hits 90%

New Westminster COVID vaccination rate hits 90%

As of Nov. 9, 90% of residents aged 12+ had received two doses of a COVID vaccine. Third-dose shots are now underway for high-risk people.
Connaught Heights Elementary added to New West school exposures list

Connaught Heights Elementary added to New West school exposures list

Ten of School District 40's 12 schools have now seen COVID-19 exposures in the 2021/22 school year
Parents push New Westminster school board to revisit vaccine mandate decision

Parents push New Westminster school board to revisit vaccine mandate decision

Trustees stand behind decision not to impose a mandate on teachers and staff, saying a vaccine mandate could lead to more disruption than gain
Smaller-group gatherings safer as flu season arrives amid Delta variant spread, Henry says

Smaller-group gatherings safer as flu season arrives amid Delta variant spread, Henry says

People who want to have large family gatherings should plan outdoor events, says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Here's the data on COVID-19 cases in New Westminster schools

Here's the data on COVID-19 cases in New Westminster schools

In the first eight weeks of the school year, School District 40 saw 42 cases involving children and teens
Five COVID-19 deaths since Monday

Five COVID-19 deaths since Monday

Five hundred new COVID-19 infections since Monday, one new health care outbreak
Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

Health Minister Adrian Dix comments on assaults on B.C. health-care workers

'It's a high priority for us,' said Dix.
About 3,000 unvaxxed health-care workers still on unpaid leave amid mandate

About 3,000 unvaxxed health-care workers still on unpaid leave amid mandate

Health-care workers in Northern Health region most reluctant to get the jab