761 new cases in BC, 96 in IHA overnight
While the entire province of BC is reporting 761 new cases of Covid-19 overnight, with eight new deaths, IHA says this region alone saw 98 new cases., as per the following press release: "IH is reporting 96 new cases overnight for a total of 4,406. o Note: a change was announced today to daily reporting, see below**...
Adding surgeries for patients: Catching up from COVID-19
As of Nov. 22, 2020, 90 per cent of patients who had their surgery postponed during the first wave of COVID-19 were able to have their surgery completed through B.C.’s commitment to surgical renewal. “The surgical renewal commitment to patients is a massive and necessary undertaking to address postponed surgeries and meet the...
Interior Health declares outbreak at Sunnybank Retirement Home in Oliver
Interior Health has declared an outbreak at Sunnybank Retirement Home long-term care in Oliver. Four staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. All individuals in close contact with these individuals are in self-isolation and monitoring for symptoms. Sunnybank Retirement Home is operated by Interior Health and has 51 ...
Interior Health identifies increased COVID-19 activity in Revelstoke region, additional cases linked to Big White Mountain
Interior Health said Tuesday that there has been increased COVID-19 activity in the Revelstoke region as well as identifying an additional 25 cases of COVID-19 linked to the Big White Mountain community cluster. In Revelstoke, Interior Health is reminding all residents to maintain their efforts to prevent community transmission....
Interior Health reports 290 cases, four new COVID-19 deaths
Interior Health did not escape tragedy of COVID-19 after it was announced another four people succumbed to the coronavirus since December 31st. In a media release Monday, following the New Year’s holiday weekend, Interior Health announced the death total in the region has risen to 32. Provincially, there were 45 new COVID-19...
Interior Health adds Creekside Landing in Vernon to list of COVID-19 outbreaks in region
Interior Health said in a media release Sunday that an outbreak has been declared at Creekside Landing in Vernon, with two residents and two staff testing positive for COVID-19. Interior Health said all individuals in close contact with the individuals are in self-isolation and monitoring for symptoms. “The family of the...
Interior Health COVID-19 Update: 10 deaths, 239 new cases since Dec. 24
Interior Health announced Tuesday that there are 10 deaths and 239 new COVID-19 cases to report following the Christmas Holiday break. In a media release, Interior Health president and CEO Susan Brown said she is deeply saddened to report the deaths of 10 more people in the region. “Our sincere condolences go to the families...
First COVID-19 U.K. variant case identified in B.C.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer (PHO), and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement announcing the first confirmed case of a person in British Columbia infected with the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom: "B.C. has identified the first case of a person...
Interior Health administers first COVID-19 vaccines in Kelowna, Kamloops
Interior Health administers first COVID-19 vaccines in Kelowna and Kamloops Interior Health is celebrating a milestone in the fight against COVID-19, the first vaccinations have occurred in Kelowna and Kamloops. As part of the provincial COVID-19 immunization program, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been received and is being...
Contract awarded for KBRH Pharmacy/Ambulatory Care Project
Interior Health is pleased to announce Ledcor Construction Ltd. has been selected to oversee construction of the Pharmacy and Ambulatory Care Project at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). “Redeveloping the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail is vitally important for people who live throughout the entire...
