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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing travel costs for Canadians

Even fully vaccinated travellers will need to drop hundreds of dollars on testing.
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When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

When will B.C. children be able to get their COVID vaccine?

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'really hopeful' that Pfizer vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds will be available by the end of the calendar year, and hopefully as early as the end of October
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New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

New poll finds support for vaccine card strong but it's not always asked for

"What is quite surprising is the high percentage, 33 per cent of residents who have been in an establishment that should have asked for the proof of vaccinations but have failed to do so."
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Vaccine proof required for Delta seniors' rec centre programs

Vaccine proof required for Delta seniors' rec centre programs

Seniors potentially at a greater risk from the effects of contracting COVID-19
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11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

Children in kindergarten through Grade 12 province-wide must now wear masks at schools.
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How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

How parents can keep their kids safe from COVID in school: Advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry

Getting vaccinated and keeping sick kids at home are the top 2 ways to fight COVID in schools, the PHO says
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FHA declares COVID-19 outbreak at Delta View care facility

FHA declares COVID-19 outbreak at Delta View care facility

Fraser Health has an additional presence at the site to support the centre
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Masks now required in B.C. classrooms for all grades

Masks now required in B.C. classrooms for all grades

The order will remain in place for the rest of the school term.
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The latest on COVID-19 in the City of Delta, schools

The latest on COVID-19 in the City of Delta, schools

The BCCDC notes that for every 100 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in unvaccinated people, 95 could have been prevented through vaccination.
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B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

B.C. reports nine more COVID-19 deaths; 749 new cases

Much data unavailable as government officials busy observing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
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