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Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Canada to extract one extra vaccine dose from Pfizer vials

Modified extraction method requires specialized equipment
Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Some B.C. seniors may receive vaccine clinic instructions within days

Older British Columbians may receive instructions for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 within the coming days
Active COVID-19 infections, and hospitalizations continue to fall across B.C.

Active COVID-19 infections, and hospitalizations continue to fall across B.C.

Another 13 people have died from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,259
This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

This new UBC study reveals which materials make the most effective face masks

And the best material for a homemade mask is...dried baby wipes?
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. drop to 11-week low

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. drop to 11-week low

Six more people have died from COVID-19, raising B.C.'s death toll from the pandemic to 1,246.
British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

British Columbians could see 'safe six' by end of February: Henry

But that's all contingent on the spread of new coronavirus variants, which have doubled in the past week, and B.C.'s provincial health officer made no promises.
B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

B.C. extends restrictions on gatherings and events

Orders may be revisited if data shows a reduction in the spread of the COVID-19 virus
Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Trudeau defends Canada tapping COVAX vaccine pool amid ongoing shortages

Canada has been criticized for dipping into program meant to ensure equitable access for poorer countries
Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Don't expect school closures as B.C. stares down COVID-19 variants

Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Dr. Bonnie Henry say keeping schools open for in-class instruction remains a provincial priority because it's best for B.C.'s students
Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

Six more British Columbians die from COVID-19, as hospitalizations continue to fall

There have not been as few people battling COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals since November 20.
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