The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to Oct. 31, 2020, with 162 illicit drug toxicity deaths reported in October. The latest data equate to five people per day losing their lives to illicit drug overdoses. “This is the fifth month this year...

Interior Health has declared an outbreak at Orchard Manor after one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. No residents have tested positive for COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms at this time. The outbreak is contained to Orchard Manor, which provides long-term care services. Orchard Manor is connected by a common...

B.C.'s provincial health officer issued a host of new orders as the province looks to bring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) following days of record new cases. In a media release Thursday, Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, announced sweeping new measures to control COVID-19, including mandatory masks in...

Interior Health said in a media release Thursday, the investigation into community cluster of COVID-19 cases in the broader Salmo areareveals in the past 14 days, there have been 23 cases identified in the region extending south from Nelson. Interior Health said the majority of these cases are linked to several social events...

British Columbians have been nimble in adapting their individual actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities over the last ten months, and it has had a big impact. Our actions have helped keep our hospitals, schools and workplaces open - and protect the ones we love. Such essential actions include maintaining ...

Interior Health is declaring two COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes in Kamloops and Penticton. In Penticton, The Village by the Station long-term care home and in Kamloops, units C1 and C2 at The Hamlets at Westsyde long-term care home have both had one staff member test positive for COVID-19, according to IHA press...

As the province continues to set records with new COVID-19 cases, and Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry pleads with the public to work together for a slowdown, closer to home Interior Health continues to investigate the cluster of cases in the Village of Salmo. In a media release Friday, Interior Health said the...

As National Senior Safety Week wraps up, Ambulance Paramedics of BC wants to remind British Columbians why it is more important than ever to care for the more-than 900,000 seniors in our province. With Covid-19, our seniors face increased risks and challenges when it comes to their health and safety.  Although residents over...

Interior Health said Tuesday staff is investigating a cluster of COVID-19 cases in the greater Salmo area after it was confirmed by the village that nine (9) cases have been confirmed. “The investigation is ongoing, so we are unable to provide a specific number at this time,” Interior Health said in an emailed statement....

Interior Health is alerting residents throughout the region that surging COVID-19 activity has become a concern. Due to higher rates of COVID-19 being detected, Interior Health is concerned by the upward trend and frequency of new clusters in the region. The provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, has issued regional...