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How does the pandemic impact folks who are Deaf or hard of hearing?

How does the pandemic impact folks who are Deaf or hard of hearing?

There is much we can all do to better communicate with our neighbours, friends, co-workers and family who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
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New COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in a day

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. fall below 500 in a day

Number of people actively infected with COVID-19 in B.C. falls for the 15th straight update.
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Feds offer roadmap to provinces for easing COVID-19 restrictions

Feds offer roadmap to provinces for easing COVID-19 restrictions

B.C. expected to unveil own plan at the end of May
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Bowen vaccine clinic day scheduled for May 29

Bowen vaccine clinic day scheduled for May 29

VCH has scheduled a clinic for May 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bowen Island Community School. 
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Will B.C. soon change mask mandate as vaccination rate increases?

Will B.C. soon change mask mandate as vaccination rate increases?

Henry addressed B.C.'s mask mandate, including if we'll soon drop the requirement like in the U.S.
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As of Sunday night, all adults in B.C. can book a vaccine appointment

As of Sunday night, all adults in B.C. can book a vaccine appointment

Dr. Bonnie Henry said they'll have more information next week about expanding the vaccine rollout to those 12 and older.
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Single vaccine dose proving effective lowering COVID-19 rates in communities: Henry

Single vaccine dose proving effective lowering COVID-19 rates in communities: Henry

B.C.'s top doctor cautions risk of developing an infection doesn't completely dissipate after one dose
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to four-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. fall to four-week low

Province records second case of a vaccinated person getting a blood clot.
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COVID cases continue to drop as North Shore 'bending the curve'

COVID cases continue to drop as North Shore 'bending the curve'

Detailed information shows rates of infection higher in part of West Van in the last week; between 40 and 60 per cent of North Shore adults have received first dose of vaccine
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B.C. sees lower active COVID-19 infections for 13th straight update

B.C. sees lower active COVID-19 infections for 13th straight update

600 new COVID-19 cases identified, while 423 people are treated in hospital – 141 of those in ICU.
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