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BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool

Anyone who has symptoms - including a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing - is urged to self-isolate for 14 days.
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B.C. suspends in-class K-12 learning province-wide in response to COVID-19 crisis

B.C. suspends in-class K-12 learning province-wide in response to COVID-19 crisis

‘The actions taken today are temporary. We will return to regular school life down the road.’
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Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

Rolling Stones postpone ‘No Filter’ tour due to COVID-19

The Stones were scheduled to play Vancouver May 12 as part of their North American tour
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UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

UPDATED: BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread

Company also moves to close gift shop, limit food service
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New West Police close front desk due to COVID-19 concerns

New West Police close front desk due to COVID-19 concerns

The New Westminster Police Department has shut down the front desk at the station for the time being, in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus.
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In-person instruction cancelled at New West’s Douglas College campus

In-person instruction cancelled at New West’s Douglas College campus

All in-person classes at Douglas College in New Westminster are cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19, effective immediately, according to a post on the college’s website.
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COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

COVID-19: Health officials make emotional plea to Canadians

Canadian health officials have made an emotional plea to the country to totally avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.
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Lessons learned: What the H1N1 outbreak taught B.C. about a pandemic

Lessons learned: What the H1N1 outbreak taught B.C. about a pandemic

B.C.’s response to COVID-19 based on 2005 playbook
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Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Prime Minister urges Canadians to stay home to stop spread of COVID-19

Federal Government to make another 'major announcement' tomorrow regarding financial supports
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Shoppers Drug Mart dedicates shopping hour to seniors amid COVID-19 concerns

Shoppers Drug Mart dedicates shopping hour to seniors amid COVID-19 concerns

Shoppers Drug Mart is dedicating its first shopping hour to those most at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. The drugstore, owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd.
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