Island’s low and steady transmission rate chalked up to several factors
Island Health to introduce virtual visits at long-term care facilities
Victoria General Hospital saw the most births last month
About 4,000 surgeries were postponed across the Island
Patients afraid of COVID-19 or burdening health care system, says head of emergency medicine
Collection showcases ‘outpouring of support’ from Island community
In total 77 British Columbians have died from COVID-19
In March there were 453 babies born across the region
Staff exempt from self-isolation upon return from international travel according to Island Health
Request is in response to evolving COVID-19 situation
Island Health delays residents’ move to The Summit at Quadra Village
Visits allowed for critically ill, those in end-of-life care or those that need escorts
More than 100 people participate in Code Hack 2020
Some residents home with families, others sent to Victoria General Hospital
Less than a third of the number of people have been hospitalized due to influenza since last year
Concerns were raised at the Selkirk Seniors Village about cleanliness and staffing
The local dog walker raised the alarm on Tuesday, concerned signs aren’t clearly marked
