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It’s a time of self-isolation and social distancing. People have had to make changes to their daily lives because of the pandemic, including spending more time at home.

The COVID-19 pandemic – which, as of the time of publishing, has infected over 400,000 people across 196 countries and territories since it originated in central China in late 2019 – has introduced a number of new words into our collective vocabulary

With many stores dedicating shopping hours to those most vulnerable to the novel coronavirus, Richmond-based London Drugs is reserving one hour each day for workers on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Some pharmacies are asking customers to avoid stockpiling medications as panic-buying during the COVID-19 pandemic leads to a tighter supply of some drugs.

Fraser Health has notified New Westminster’s Douglas College that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. “Those who may have come into direct contact with the individual in a classroom setting have been contacted,” reads a school statement.

Beginning tomorrow (Wednesday), TransLink is suspending fare collection on the HandyDART system.

As North American gasoline prices slide, Greater Victoria drivers are starting to see prices drop as well. On Vancouver Island, stations in Nanaimo are selling regular fuel for less than $1 per litre. Stations have dropped to 97.9 cents, 98.9 and 99.

B.C. now has 617 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up 145 from Sunday night. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s chief medical health officer, revealed, however, on Tuesday afternoon that there were no new deaths related to the virus. In B.C.

A new free service connecting patients with healthcare professionals in British Columbia is now available. Medimap launched a new service Tuesday that can connect patients across B.C. with an available walk-in clinic doctor over secure video call.