Mask mandate to reduce transmission, protect people in public spaces
As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season. A new order from the provincial health officer will require people 12 and older to wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless...
More than 1,700 COVID-19 cases over weekend; 768 in Interior Health
As of Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, 83.2% (3,856,248) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 74.9% (3,473,215) received their second dose. In addition, 84.0% (3,631,656) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 76.1% (3,292,549) received their second ...
B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19
Starting Sept. 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings and events. This important step will continue to increase the vaccination rate across the province and provide confidence to fully vaccinated people that those around them are also fully vaccinated....
Interior Health announces new measures to slow the rise in new COVID-19 cases
A steady rise in new COVID-19 cases has prompted BC Ministry of Health and Interior Health to expand restrictions not only to the Central Okanagan but the entire Interior Health region. BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, in conjunction with Interior Health, made the announcement Friday afternoon....
IHA reverts to semi-lockdown in response to COVID surge
Interior Health (IH) is introducing new public health orders covering the entire Interior Health region to manage COVID-19 activity. Effective at midnight tonight: · Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces for people 12 years and older. · Low-intensity indoor group exercise is permitted to a maximum 10...
New cases overnight: 663 in BC, 274 in IHA
As of Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, 83.0% (3,846,528) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 74.3% (3,442,163) received their second dose. In addition, 83.8% (3,623,251) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 75.5% (3,266,877) received their second...
RDCK Board announces measures to lower risk of COVID-19 transmission
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and low vaccination rates in parts of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) the Board of Directors is announcing measures to help lower the risk of virus transmission in RDCK facilities. Most critically, it is now required that masks be worn by staff and the public inside...
BC posts 689 new cases overnight, 278 in IHA
As of Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, 82.9% (3,842,302) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 74.0% (3,431,103) received their second dose. In addition, 83.7% (3,619,755) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 75.3% (3,257,934) received their second...
BCCDC graphic shows Nelson area 117 new COVID-19 cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Nelson area continues to surge according to the latest figures posted on the BC Centre of Disease Control website. Wednesday, the BCCDC released its weekly Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence map, shows Nelson as the hotspot for the Kootenay-Columbia...
BC records 553 new cases overnight, 230 in IHA
As of Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, 82.8% (3,837,946) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 73.8% (3,419,832) received their second dose. In addition, 83.6% (3,616,043) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 75.1% (3,248,763) received their...
