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12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

12 die in B.C. from COVID-19 on weekend, as new infections stay low

89,390 people received first doses of vaccine during the weekend; 57,521 others got second doses.
Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

Here is when a B.C. pharmacist will contact you for your second AstraZeneca dose (CHART)

The chart shows you when you will be contacted by a community pharmacist.
Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Moderna asks Health Canada to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-17

Pfizer only COVID-19 vaccine approved for adolescents in Canada
Another week of zero COVID-19 cases on Bowen Island

Another week of zero COVID-19 cases on Bowen Island

North Shore cases see slight increase
School exposure notices on North Shore edge up again after May long weekend

School exposure notices on North Shore edge up again after May long weekend

Uptick in North Vancouver school exposures mirrors increase in local case counts
B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

B.C. reports fewest new COVID-19 cases since October 20: 183

One more death from the disease raises B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll to 1,710.
AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer for your second dose? Dr. Henry says it's up to you

Starting on Monday, those who received AstraZeneca will be contacted by pharmacies or their workplaces, wherever they received the first shot, to book a second shot.
Pfizer confirms delivery of two million COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly until end of August

Pfizer confirms delivery of two million COVID-19 vaccine doses weekly until end of August

Updated schedule accounts for Canada’s entire order of Pfizer vaccine
Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses 'Delta' COVID-19 variant of concern in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses 'Delta' COVID-19 variant of concern in B.C.

The Delta variant has been transmitted in several clusters
Vaccine update: Some Moderna, AstraZeneca recipients face extra hurdles for second doses

Vaccine update: Some Moderna, AstraZeneca recipients face extra hurdles for second doses

NACI unveiled new recommendations earlier in the week on vaccine interchangeability