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Testing gaps result in the virus sometimes going undetected

By Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

COVID-19 cases in care homes with even the most stringent screening policies are going undetected, according to a new study, highlighting the need for B.C.’s universal and strict virus-control measures.

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a new daily record for COVID-19 cases

British Columbia saw a new daily record for COVID-19 cases yesterday, with an additional 911 people testing positive. According to the British Columbia COVID 19 Dashboard there are now 8,472 active cases in the province.

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COVID 19 spreading through the north of BC

By Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Vancouver and Fraser Valley may be the COVID-19 hotspots in B.C., but the virus is now spreading through the north with relative speed, through similar pathways, and straining the healthcare system, said a Northern Health official.

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