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COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

COVID-19 pandemic fears spawn 'hygiene theatre'

Cleaning surfaces offers sense of security but little virus transmission prevention: experts
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As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

Special Report: Pandemic promises to leave lasting psychological, emotional scars in B.C.
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Letters: Bravery in the midst of tragedy

Letters: Bravery in the midst of tragedy

Editor: As I'm sure was the case with many others who read the article (Optimist, April 29) of the shocking and tragic passing of Melissa Hance's 46-year-old husband, Reid, due to COVID-19, I was deeply impacted by this story.
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COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

COVID-19 vaccine intervals may soon be reduced as B.C. enters 'warp speed'

Province due to accept 275,000 doses from Pfizer this week
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Hospitalizations fall, as B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in six weeks

Hospitalizations fall, as B.C. records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in six weeks

15 more people have died in the past three days in B.C. from COVID-19.
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Delta schools having recent COVID-19 exposures at 12

Delta schools having recent COVID-19 exposures at 12

It’s been a month since the province imposed a revised rule that all B.C. students in Grades 4 to 12 are now required to wear masks in school
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizers due to 'health risks'

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

Frequent use of a hand sanitizer containing ethyl acetate may cause dry skin, leading to irritation or cracking.
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Can employers force employees back to the office? Can bosses ask if you got a vaccine?

Can employers force employees back to the office? Can bosses ask if you got a vaccine?

These and more vaccine and COVID-19 related questions answered by an employment lawyer.
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Police outline travel restriction enforcement

Police outline travel restriction enforcement

On Friday, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General outlined how enforcement will work including authorizing police to conduct road checks on travel corridors between the regions.
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B.C. records lowest one-day total of new COVID-19 infections in more than five weeks

B.C. records lowest one-day total of new COVID-19 infections in more than five weeks

Four more COVID-19 deaths raises B.C.'s death toll to 1,581.
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