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B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

B.C. is dropping the 'vaccine passport' program April 8. Here's what you need to know.

But don't get rid of your proof of vaccination just yet — you might still need it.
Premier John Horgan says he has COVID but his symptoms are mild

Premier John Horgan says he has COVID but his symptoms are mild

Details about a second booster of the COVID vaccine are expected Tuesday
Fourth doses of COVID vaccine are coming to B.C. — but 40% of adults don't even have a third shot

Fourth doses of COVID vaccine are coming to B.C. — but 40% of adults don't even have a third shot

New Westminster's third-dose vaccination rate of 64% is better than B.C.'s 59%.
Squamish resident fined $2,300 for breaking COVID gathering rules in December

Squamish resident fined $2,300 for breaking COVID gathering rules in December

North 91Ô­´´ judge deems the fine was not disputed after resident did not show up in court.
Lack of mask mandate raises concerns, especially as schools set to resume

Lack of mask mandate raises concerns, especially as schools set to resume

The province has seen a slight uptick in cases of a second COVID-19 Omicron variant since many health orders were relaxed, including one that required masks in indoor public spaces, says a member of the B.C. COVID-19 Modelling Group.
B.C. has fewest COVID-19 patients in ICU since August

B.C. has fewest COVID-19 patients in ICU since August

Two more COVID-19 deaths raise province's pandemic death toll to 2,998.
UVic's board of governors votes against bringing back mask mandate

UVic's board of governors votes against bringing back mask mandate

University's senate had asked to make mask wearing mandatory in indoor spaces again until the end of the semester.
You might have to quarantine in Canada when you return from a trip even if you don't have COVID-19. Here's why.

You might have to quarantine in Canada when you return from a trip even if you don't have COVID-19. Here's why.

Experts worry that random testing on arrival may create issues for some individuals. 
B.C. has six more COVID-19 deaths in past day

B.C. has six more COVID-19 deaths in past day

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise by three to 276.
Denman doctor suspended for allegedly signing false vaccine, mask exemptions

Denman doctor suspended for allegedly signing false vaccine, mask exemptions

Dr. Stephen Malthouse has spoken at rallies against public health measures and allegedly signed fake vaccine and mask exemptions.