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'The short answer is no': Dr. Bonnie Henry says 'no exemptions' to vaccine passport order

'The short answer is no': Dr. Bonnie Henry says 'no exemptions' to vaccine passport order

Aside from children under 12, B.C.'s top doctor says everyone will be expected to show proof of vaccination.
B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll jumps by 16, to 1,801

B.C.'s COVID-19 death toll jumps by 16, to 1,801

Hospitalizations and ICU patient numbers hit multi-month highs.
Everything you need to know about B.C.'s new vaccine passport mandate

Everything you need to know about B.C.'s new vaccine passport mandate

What kind of places will require proof of vaccination? 
COVID-19: B.C. unveils plans for vaccine passports

COVID-19: B.C. unveils plans for vaccine passports

Introduction of vaccine certificates comes amid surging cases of COVID-19
B.C. man urges public to get vaccinated after losing mother to virus

B.C. man urges public to get vaccinated after losing mother to virus

Kim Harris was rushed to hospital on Aug. 11.
Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. reach multi-month highs

Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. reach multi-month highs

Interior Health region overwhelmingly remains the province's COVID-19 hot spot.
Back-to-school in B.C. won't be as 'near normal' as planned: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Back-to-school in B.C. won't be as 'near normal' as planned: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Details of B.C.'s back-to-school plans for 2021/22 will be released next week
COVID-19 restrictions expanded across entire Interior Health area

COVID-19 restrictions expanded across entire Interior Health area

People 12+ in the Interior Health region must wear masks again in indoor, public spaces.
Dr. Bonnie takes heat online for posing maskless in selfies (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Dr. Bonnie takes heat online for posing maskless in selfies (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Vancouverites are sharing their thoughts on social media following the appearance.
Fourth wave of unvaccinated could force renewal of restrictions, experts say

Fourth wave of unvaccinated could force renewal of restrictions, experts say

About 4.6 million of B.C.'s 5.1 million population are age 12 and older and eligible for vaccination.