COVID-19 Update — Social distancing important line of defence
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 40 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 271 cases in British Columbia. "It is with sadness ...
City provides alternative service delivery model for City business
In a media release Thursday, the City of Nelson said foreseeable future City Hall will be closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is overwhelming countries all over the globe. "The City of Nelson is committed to working with the senior levels of government during this pandemic and has determined that we can...
UPDATED: Kootenay Co-op puts limit on customers in store in response to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kootenay Co-op is putting a preventative measure in place to allow more space between customers in the grocery store located at 777 Baker Street. Starting Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Kootenay Co-op will limit the number of customers in the story to 30 at one time. “This is a proactive,...
Nelson Helps offers support during COVID-19 pandemic
There’s a group in Nelson wanting to go the extra mile to assist neighbours, seniors and the elderly in the Heritage City. Nelson Helps is an unofficial group of volunteers working together to help the people of Nelson during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are reaching out to offer assistance as good neighbours," said Anne Cavicchi...
Province announces 45 new cases of COVID-19, nine are in Interior Health
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 45 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 231 cases in British Columbia. Of the new cases, 13...
City of Nelson COVID-19 UPDATE
By City of Nelson The City of Nelson released its daily briefing regarding the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and direction city is taking to keep citizens safe. Firstly, the Province of British Columbia has declared a State of Emergency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The City’s Emergency...
Provincial release on COVID-19 for March 18
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 45 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 231 cases in British Columbia. Of the new cases, 13...
BREAKING: COVID update says 45 new BC cases, calls on 'civic obligation'
In a daily provincial update on the COVID-19 public health emergency, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer confirmed that there are 45 new BC cases identified since yesterday, but underscored that much of the data they are receiving now is from the past two weeks. This brings...
Information on COVID-19 testing and criteria
To support testing of people who meet specific criteria, new testing guidelines from the BCCDC limit testing to people with symptoms who are: Hospitalized or are likely to be hospitalized Health-care workers Residents of long term care facilities Part of an investigation of a cluster or outbreak Testing will occur by appointment...
BC Premier's statement on COVID-19 federal response
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the federal response to COVID-19: “I welcome the news on the border measures announced today by the federal government. We need to limit non-essential travel over the U.S. border, while maintaining our supply chains, so people have access to essentials. “As ...
