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Change in health restrictions could make some ‘uncomfortable,’ says Dr. Bonnie Henry

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As B.C. drops most public health restrictions, including indoor gathering limits, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged the changes may make some residents feel “uncomfortable.” It’s up to British Columbians and businesses to make the changes “at their own pace” based on personal risk, she said in a pandemic briefing on Feb.

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