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Richmond firm using waterpark wristband tech for COVID-19 contact tracing pilot in long-term care

Richmond firm using waterpark wristband tech for COVID-19 contact tracing pilot in long-term care

The technology, in the form of a wristband, helps the care home identify and isolate those who may have been exposed to COVID-19
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B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

B.C. records highest number of new COVID-19 infections in almost six weeks

COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths continue to trend downward.
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise on North Shore for third week in a row

COVID-19 cases continue to rise on North Shore for third week in a row

Number of coronavirus infections growing as 151 new cases reported in the past week in North Vancouver and West Vancouver; social gatherings account for most of the spread
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'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

'Legitimate' questions raised about further delaying second vaccine doses: Ottawa

Officials also confirm weekly Pfizer shipments for final stretch of March
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B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

The number of outbreaks at seniors' homes has declined significantly since vaccines started to be administered in December.
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Court dismisses B.C.'s injunction application to stop in-person church services

Court dismisses B.C.'s injunction application to stop in-person church services

Officials worry in-door religious services could increase COVID-19 infection chances and encourage viral spread.
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Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system

Lack of funds, staffing harming B.C. legal system

Lawyers issue recommendations to ease access to justice
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All First Nations on reserve to be vaccinated by end of March: First Nations Health Authority

All First Nations on reserve to be vaccinated by end of March: First Nations Health Authority

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COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

The longest state of emergency in provincial history has been extended again.
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Up to 6k B.C.'ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Up to 6k B.C.'ers may have to wait more than 42 days for second vaccine dose

Dr. Bonnie Henry emphasizing vaccines will still be effective despite longer gaps between doses
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