B.C. health minister says province preparing for fall COVID-19; urges vaccinations

SURREY, B.C. — Preparations are underway to help British Columbia fight any potential surges in COVID-19 this fall.

B.C. health minister says province preparing for fall COVID-19; urges vaccinations

SURREY, B.C. — Preparations are underway to help British Columbia fight any potential surges in COVID-19 this fall.

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