B.C. extending state of emergency to continue COVID-19 response
The provincial state of emergency is being extended for the third time, to support the extraordinary measures taken by the Province under the Emergency Program Act to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. “British Columbians have shown great leadership in our efforts to flatten the curve, but we can’t take our foot...
Time to end profit-making in seniors’ care
By Andrew Longhurst and Kendra Strauss, from “Policy Notes” via the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives The coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on serious problems in Canada’s seniors’ care system, as nursing homes quickly became the epicenters of the outbreak. These problems are not only due to the greater vulnerability...
Share your experience of COVID-19 to better inform health care planning.
In light of the coronavirus outbreak leading to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a UBC research team in partnership with the BC Rural Health Network has created a brief, anonymous survey to learn from rural and remote BC communities about their experiences and responses to COVID-19. We will use the findings to understand rural...
April 27 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: “Today, we are providing case updates for two 24-hour reporting periods: April 25 to 26, and April 26 through to...
April 25 BC COVID-19 update: 95 new cases, two new deaths, 1,137 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 95 new cases, for a total of 1,948 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in...
April 23 BC COVID-19 update: 29 new cases, four new deaths and 1,092 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 29 new cases, for a total of 1,824 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in...
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...
