BC records 148 new cases, officials encourage residents to "do your part"
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 148 new cases, including 12 epi-linked cases, for a total of 8,543 cases in...
August overdose deaths in BC rise 71% from this time last year
The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to the end of August 2020, with 147 illicit drug toxicity deaths reported in the month. The illicit drug toxicity death total represents a 71% increase over the number of deaths in August 2019 (86) but a 16% decrease […]
Column: COVID-19, school and climate change
The global pandemic has created a unique and challenging back-to-school season. Many parents, guardians and teachers are struggling to balance children’s safety with education, all while keeping their households running smoothly. It’s like nothing we’ve seen before. Many adults are rightfully focused on making sure the...
96 new Covid-19 cases overnight in BC, three in IHA
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 96 new cases, including seven epi-linked cases, for a total of 8,304 cases in British Columbia. (Three new cases in […]
BC reports 139 new cases, three new deaths, pleads that people stick with their 'safe six'
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 139 new cases, including seven epi-linked cases. We are also reporting 40 historic cases...
Sept. 16: Two staff members at SD 20 board office/KCLC Trail campus test positive for Covid-19
SChool District 20 sent the following letter to staff/students on Sept. 16: Dear School Board Office and Kootenay-Columbia Learning Centre, Trail Campus, staff: This letter is to advise you that two staff members of the School Board Office have tested positive for COVID-19. They are isolated at home with support from public...
BC Covid-19 update - 122 new cases, BCCDC website to link to regional health authorities' school notification pages
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 announcing 122 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 7,498 cases in British...
150-strong camping party at the Bombi sparks warning from IHA
Interior Health (IH) is urging attendees of a camping event at the Bombi Summit (between Castlegar and Salmo) to self-monitor after a large gathering occurred Sept. 12 and 13, 2020. Interior Health has been alerted to a group of approximately 150 participants who attended the group camping event. In the context of the COVID-19...
IHA offers information/recommendations for people struggling with wildfire smoke
Wildfires burning in the Western United States are causing higher than normal smoke pollution in many areas of Interior Health. Smoke can worsen symptoms for those who have pre-existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma, allergies and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Typical symptoms may include:...
Explainer: What’s in wildfire smoke, and why is it so bad for your lungs?
By Luke Montrose, for The Conversation If I dare to give the coronavirus credit for anything, I would say it has made people more conscious of the air they breathe. A friend texted me recently after going for a jog in the foothills near Boise, Idaho, writing: “My lungs are burning … explain what’s happening!!!” A wildfire ...
