Emergency Operations Centre COVID-19 Update #35
Submitted by City of Nelson Emergency Operations Centre Premier Horgan to Announce Made-in-BC Plan to Restart the Economy Premier John Horgan will address the province at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th to announce a ‘Made-in-BC Plan’ to restart the economy. Premier Horgan said, “Just like we have since day one of this pandemic,...
Emergency Operations Centre COVID-19 Update #34
Submitted by City of Nelson Emergency Operations Centre BC Provincial Health Officer Provides Modelling Update and Outlines Next Steps "This is, I believe, the end of the beginning of this pandemic," Dr. Bonnie Henry announced at today’s provincial modelling presentation. She explained that working under the assumption that...
B.C. plan — stay informed, be prepared, follow public health advice
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: May 2 to May 3, and May 3 through to...
Twenty-six new cases, BC total of 2,171
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 26 new cases, for a total of 2,171 cases in British Columbia. "Every health region in...
Columbia Basin Trust to offer loans, wage subsidies
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of a reliable food supply and has increased the demand for locally grown products. To help Columbia Basin food producers meet this call, Columbia Basin Trust is introducing two new programs: one that provides loans for operational and equipment needs and one that provides...
'Keep our firewall strong' — Dr. Bonnie Henry
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 2,112 cases in British Columbia. "Every health region in...
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...
BC tops 2,000 cases: Interior Health reports second COVID-19 related death
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 55 new cases, for a total of 2,053 cases in British Columbia. "Every health region in...
Interior Health announces expanded testing for COVID-19 symptoms
In a media release Monday, Interior Health said B.C.’s testing COVID-19 strategy has been expanded to include anyone with cold, influenza or COVID-19-like symptoms, however mild. The release said symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses including the flu and common cold. These symptoms of COVID-19 include:...
Emergency Operations Centre COVID-19 Update #29
Submitted by City of Nelson Emergency Operations Centre Council Adopts 25 Point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan At a special Council meeting held Thursday, April 23, Mayor and Council adopted a 25 point Economic Stimulus and Financial Stability Plan. The plan is in response to a revenue shortfall of up to...
