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Rising COVID-19 cases in East Fraser Valley region prompt new set of restrictions

The restrictions are aimed at reducing transmission of the virus. Public health hopes they also raise the vaccination rate in the affected communities.

Sep 28, 2021 1:47 PM Read more >

B.C. sees 'concerning' COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated children

The province's top doc says cases among children are a reflection of community vaccination rates.

Sep 28, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

COVID booster doses to begin rolling out next week for seniors in long-term care, assisted living

Residents will also be getting the influenza vaccine along with the booster.

Sep 28, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Few people qualify for COVID vaccine exemption, says disease specialist

“There is so much misinformation out there it’s astonishing."

Sep 28, 2021 7:47 AM Read more >

COVID-19 kills 18 more in B.C.

Death toll from pandemic in the province rises to 1,940

Sep 27, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >

B.C. reveals full extent of COVID-19 hospitalizations

152 additional B.C. hospital beds now known to be occupied with people who have had COVID-19

Sep 24, 2021 3:22 PM Read more >

Fact check: COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding people

As hospitalizations climb, B.C. is calling on pregnant women to get vaccinated. Still concerned? We answer your questions.

Sep 23, 2021 5:22 PM Read more >

B.C. records most COVID-19 infections in a day since August

Serious COVID-19 infections continue to clog hospitals, ICUs

Sep 23, 2021 4:34 PM Read more >

Father urges people to get vaccinated after daughter, 29, dies of COVID-19

The young woman died on Sept. 13

Sep 23, 2021 9:39 AM Read more >

New Westminster residents invited to dance through pandemic emotions

New West Hospice Society and Arts Council of New Westminster are teaming up on a community art project, Dance to the End of Love

Sep 23, 2021 8:58 AM Read more >

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