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Unvaccinated People Drive Up COVID Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths

By Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

COVID-19 cases appear to have stabilized or decreasing in most parts of British Columbia, but more than 450,000 people who have chosen not to  be vaccinated remain at much greater risk of illness and death.

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BC Nurses Union President quits and asks Gov to reconsider October mandatory vaccinations for nurses

By Pamela Haasen, CICK 93.9 Smithers Community Radio, Local Journalism Initiative

As the fourth wave of COVID-19 continues, Intensive Care Unit doctors and nurses are sounding the alarm. They’re saying the health care system in northern B.C. is in trouble.

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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination now required in BC for social, recreational events

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to escalate, the provincial government is requiring people to produce proof of vaccination.

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COVID 19 deaths could be twice as high as reported

By Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The number of Canadians who died of COVID-19 could be twice as high as reported, according to a new preliminary report.

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