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Rising COVID-19 cases in East Fraser Valley region prompt new set of restrictions

Rising COVID-19 cases in East Fraser Valley region prompt new set of restrictions

The restrictions are aimed at reducing transmission of the virus. Public health hopes they also raise the vaccination rate in the affected communities.
B.C. sees 'concerning' COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated children

B.C. sees 'concerning' COVID-19 spike in unvaccinated children

The province's top doc says cases among children are a reflection of community vaccination rates.
COVID booster doses to begin rolling out next week for seniors in long-term care, assisted living

COVID booster doses to begin rolling out next week for seniors in long-term care, assisted living

Residents will also be getting the influenza vaccine along with the booster.
Coquitlam mother wants mask mandate for younger grades as COVID-19 cases hit elementary schools

Coquitlam mother wants mask mandate for younger grades as COVID-19 cases hit elementary schools

COVID-19 exposures have been reported in three local elementary schools, two in Coquitlam and one in Port Coquitlam, prompting calls for mask mandates for children in kindergarten to grade three.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­School Board extends mask mandate for all students

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­School Board extends mask mandate for all students

Students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 are now required to wear a mask while indoors
Few people qualify for COVID vaccine exemption, says disease specialist

Few people qualify for COVID vaccine exemption, says disease specialist

“There is so much misinformation out there it’s astonishing."
COVID-19 kills 18 more in B.C.

COVID-19 kills 18 more in B.C.

Death toll from pandemic in the province rises to 1,940
This website calls for businesses that don't support B.C.'s vaccine passport program

This website calls for businesses that don't support B.C.'s vaccine passport program

The fine for refusing to show proof of vaccination is up to $575
B.C. reveals full extent of COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. reveals full extent of COVID-19 hospitalizations

152 additional B.C. hospital beds now known to be occupied with people who have had COVID-19
Mom upset her teen was denied entry to Port Coquitlam gym after proof of vaccine card mix-up

Mom upset her teen was denied entry to Port Coquitlam gym after proof of vaccine card mix-up

Teens are being prevented from doing healthy activities, worries mom, anxious about vaccine for 16-year-old stepson after reports of heart inflammation; Ministry of Health says it is 'closely watching' how vaccines are working in B.C.