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Health Canada approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Health Canada approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine

It's the second vaccine to be approved in a week
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Metro Vancouver grocery stores announce new employee COVID-19 cases at 9 locations

Metro Vancouver grocery stores announce new employee COVID-19 cases at 9 locations

Stores with affected employees are located throughout the Lower Mainland, including in Vancouver, Coquitlam, South Delta, and New Westminster.
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One in four Canadians report not taking medication properly

One in four Canadians report not taking medication properly

Results concerning amid pandemic when healthcare resources are already stretched, say pharmacists in launching public education campaign
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Here is everyone who doesn't have to provide a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival to Canada

Here is everyone who doesn't have to provide a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival to Canada

Not everyone has to provide proof of a negative result for a COVID-19 test, including persons of 'national interest'
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COVID-19 cases in the City of Delta up yet again

COVID-19 cases in the City of Delta up yet again

B.C. has extended the state of emergency to March 16, 2021
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A push to give the 'family voice' real power in long-term care

A push to give the 'family voice' real power in long-term care

Informal councils, formed at facilities to advocate for residents, want true recognition and input.
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Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Henry apologizes for ‘communications’ over second-dose cancellations

Cancellations unfolded after B.C. changed its vaccination strategy this week
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise to seven-week high

Health officials are closely monitoring 8,659 people for symptoms because of possible infections – the highest total in almost eight weeks.
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Tsawwassen seniors thrilled to see "light at the end of the tunnel"

Tsawwassen seniors thrilled to see "light at the end of the tunnel"

Fraser Health host vaccination clinics this week at Waterford and Wexford senior living communities
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Want your vaccine shot? Please take a number

Want your vaccine shot? Please take a number

Special report: How to schedule more than four million vaccinations in B.C.
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