Kelowna: Outbreak declared at Hawthorn Park and Orchard Manor Community of Care
An outbreak has been declared at Hawthorn Park and Orchard Manor Community of Careafter a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19. The staff member is in self-isolation at home. No residents have been affected to date. Hawthorn Park provides independent and assisted living services and Orchard Manor provides long-term care...
April 22 COVID-19 in BC, 71 new cases, three new deaths and 1,079 recovered
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 71 new cases, for a total of 1,795 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 745 […]
April 24 BC COVID-19 facts and resources at a glance
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,795 New cases since April 21, 2020: 71 Hospitalized cases: 103 Intensive care: 46 COVID-19 related deaths: 90 Recovered: 1,079 Long-term ...
April 21 COVID-19 update: 25 new cases, one new death, 1,041 total recovered
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 25 new cases, for a total of 1,724 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in...
Helping rural, remote and Indigenous communities respond to COVID-19
A new collaborative framework will help ensure people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in B.C. have access to critical health care they can count on to meet their unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future. “People living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities have unique challenges...
April 18 BC COVID-19 update - 29 new cases, three new deaths, 987 total recovered
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 29 new cases for a total of 1,647 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. “Every health region...
April 17 BC COVID-19 update
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 43 new cases, for a total of 1,618 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. “Every health region...
Success! BC measures are flattening curve, continued vigilance required for 'new normal'
British Columbians are succeeding in 'flattening the curve', but need to remain 100-per-cent all-in, in regard to virus transmission, according to Friday morning's press conference with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer. Both also stressed that residents need to adapt to ...
April 16 BC COVID-19 update, 14 new cases
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 14 new cases, for a total of 1,575 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. “Every health region...
Modified Community Kitchen Initiative brings the power of food to the people
By Vivienne Hurley Volunteers behind an initiative that aims to alleviate food poverty in Rossland, Trail and Fruitvale, have swiftly and successfully modified their program in the midst of social distancing measures so that food security can be maintained for those who need it most, despite the challenges posed by...