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BC removing vaccine card, daily reports despite signs of 6th wave
Cases and hospitalizations are ticking upward, but BC is staying the course by removing restrictions and data sharing
Brishti Basu·Monday, April 4, 2022·5 min
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Every story we’ve filed on Victoria and the South Island — newest first. 1,836 and counting.
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Cases and hospitalizations are ticking upward, but BC is staying the course by removing restrictions and data sharing
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The fundraiser passed its initial $5,000 goal within the first week
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