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11.04.2021 / 22:43

Mass vaccination plan for Whistler unveiled

Whistler, which has been a COVID-19 hot spot.Vancouver Coastal Health said Sunday adults aged 18 and older who live or work in Whistler can receive a COVID-19 vaccination starting Monday if they have not already received a shot.Eligible residents between the ages of 18 and 54 can receive a jab at the Whistler Conference Centre. Bookings can be made online starting at 1 p.m.

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‘Get out!’: Crowd chants health inspectors out of B.C. restaurant breaking COVID-19 health order

One defiant Vancouver restaurant complies with indoor dining ban, 2nd ordered to close In the video, Matthews, who has an infant strapped to her chest, tells the inspectors she does not recognize their jurisdiction and that they are trespassing.Diners at the packed restaurant then join into a chant of “Get out! Get out!” prompting the health officials to leave to cheers from the crowd.Vancouver police referred questions to Vancouver Coastal Health and provincial officials.In a statement, Vancouver Coastal Health said “any alleged violations of closure orders are taken very seriously and are thoroughly investigated.”B.C.

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Study to probe level of COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools

COVID-19 transmission is actually happening in schools.“A lot of what we know is based on I would say anecdotal data,” said Dr. Pascal Lavoie of BC Children’s Hospital who is leading a new study into COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver classrooms.“We don’t have large scale data to measure that exposure.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak declared in fourth unit at Vancouver General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak in fourth unit at Vancouver General Hospital.Health officials say the outbreak is in surgical inpatient unit T8B in VGH’s Jim Pattison Pavilion, where three patients have tested positive for the virus. COVID-19 outbreak declared on 2 more units at Vancouver General Hospital Additional outbreaks were declared in unit T10C on Feb.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared on 2 more units at Vancouver General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreaks.Two inpatient units in the Jim Pattison Pavilion have now been closed to new admissions, Vancouver Coastal Health said Monday night.An outbreak was declared in another unit on Sunday.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared in unit at Vancouver General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Vancouver General Hospital in a patient unit.Vancouver Coastal Health said five patients and two staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.The unit is now closed to new admissions and transfers.All visitation has been suspended until outbreak measures are lifted with the exception being for compassionate end-of-life visits, VCH said.

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Vancouver police confirm 5 COVID-19 cases, say 27 others isolating

COVID-19 in the department.Spokesperson Sgt. Steve Addison confirmed Thursday that an additional 27 people were isolating due to possible exposure.Three of the cases were at the department’s Gravely Street office in East Vancouver, while two were at different locations, Addison said.Vancouver Coastal Health said it had not declared an outbreak at the site.WorkSafeBC said it was inspecting the site.“The purpose of the inspection would be to ensure a COVID safety plan is in place and being implemented, and also to ensure any gaps in risk mitigation are addressed,” a spokesperson said.

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More people in Whistler have contracted COVID-19 in January than in all of 2020

COVID-19 in Whistler.From Jan. 1 to Jan.

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Vancouver Coastal Health says COVID-19 transmission in schools is low

Dr. Alex Choi, the health authority’s medical health officer, gives an update on the rate of transmission in schools during the first half of the 2020/2021 year.

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West Vancouver parents demand more information about COVID-19 school exposures

COVID-19 exposures in schools.In an open letter to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Vancouver Coastal Health Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.

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COVID-19 exposure alert issued over viral party at Wreck Beach

COVID-19 exposure alert for the event.Vancouver Coastal Health says anyone who was at the clothing-optional beach at any point on Aug. 15 should monitor themselves for symptoms.It was not immediately clear how many people with COVID-19 attended the beach or whether there were any confirmed transmissions at the event.

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Vancouver Coastal Health warns of coronavirus exposure at IVY Lounge in Trump hotel

coronavirus in Metro Vancouver.Vancouver Coastal Health says people who visited IVY Lounge at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver between 10 p.m. on Aug.

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Coronavirus exposure reported on 2 nights at Vancouver nightclub

coronavirus exposure.Vancouver Coastal Health says people who visited Levels Nightclub on Aug. 4 and Aug.

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Robson Street Foot Locker added to possible COVID-19 exposures in Vancouver

COVID-19 exposure location.Anyone who visited the Foot Locker at 919 Robson St. in Vancouver between Aug.

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Patrons warned about possible COVID-19 exposure at 2 Vancouver establishments

COVID-19.Vancouver Coastal Health says anyone who was at West Oak Restaurant at 1035 Mainland St. and Pierre’s Champagne Lounge at 1028 Hamilton St in Vancouver from July 31 to Aug.

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