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COVID-19 vaccine clinics now underway in every health region in BC ; More than 4,100 people vaccinated so far

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COVID-19 vaccine clinics are now underway in every health region in BC and more than 4,100 people have received the shot so far.

BC health officials say Pfizer has explained how to safely transport its vaccine, while Moderna has also done the same.

Health officials say that means the vaccine will be available at more locations across the province in the coming weeks.

They urged people to continue following public health rules while reporting 12 more deaths and 444 new cases of COVID-19.

777 lives have been lost related to COVID-19 in British Columbia since the beginning of the pandemic.

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