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: “We are announcing 29 new cases, for a total of 1,203 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British...

Submitted by City of Nelson, Emergency Operations Centre Nelson City Council and City staff would like to give a big shout-out to all those who are working hard at our grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware outlets, trades and construction, gas stations, take-out restaurants and other businesses providing valuable services. You...

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: "We are announcing 55 new cases, for a total of 1,121 cases in British Columbia. "Every health region in British...

There were plenty of sirens and flashing lights during Thursday 7 p.m. COVID-19 salute to the healthcare workers in Nelson. Almost every first responder in the city, from Nelson Police to BC Ambulance to BC Sheriffs to Nelson Fire Rescue, even BC Conservation and local tow truck companies, paraded through the streets of Nelson...

The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,121 New cases since April 1, 2020: 55 Hospitalized cases: 149 Intensive care: 68 COVID-19 related deaths: 31 Recovered: 641 Confirmed cases ...

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: “We are announcing 55 new cases, for a total of 1,121 cases in British Columbia. “Every health region in British...

Submitted by City of Nelson Emergency Operations Centre In today’s Federal Government COVID-19 briefing, the Prime Minister acknowledged the challenges related to securing personal protective equipment (ppe) and critical medical supplies and will be meeting today with the provincial and territorial leaders to discuss.  BC...

The Chief Medical Health Officer (MHO) at Interior Health (IH) has issued an order for all fitness centres, gyms, yoga studios, or similar personal training facilities whether indoors or outdoors to close as of April 2, 2020. The Chief MHO has determined that gatherings of people at these facilities constitute close personal...

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians and nurse practitioners in Kootenay Boundary clinics are concerned patients are not booking appointments when they may need help. Many clinics have seen a drop in the number of appointments and are worried that patients who have health care concerns may be unsure if they can still see...

Submitted by City of Nelson Emergency Operation Centre Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says we are currently in a very challenging time and it is having an impact on all of us. She said the more committed we are now, the less the burden there will be on the health care system in the weeks to come.  We all need to...