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43 new COVID-19 cases in BC have pushed the total to 1013 confirmed infections in the province. Five more people have died, all of them over the age of 70 and who were residents at care homes. There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Island Health region since yesterday, so our total stands at 67.
Read MoreThe Prime Minister says more than 3000 Canadian companies are offering to make medical equipment to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic Justin Trudeau says the government has signed deals with three companies, to make ventilators, surgical masks and test kits.
Read MoreHealth care workers, patients, staff and visitors are getting a break on parking starting April the 1st. BC’s Minister of Health says parking will be free at all hospitals and health authority-owned and operated sites.
Read MoreThere have been 86 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in BC since Saturday with seven new cases on Vancouver Island. The total number of cases in the Island Health district is 67. The total for the province is 970.
Read MoreThere have been 86 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in BC since Saturday with ten new cases on Vancouver Island. The total number of cases in the Island Health district is 70.
Read MoreThe latest COVID-19 outbreak numbers show. BC reporting its largest daily increase in infections. There were 92 new cases confirmed on Saturday, bringing the total in BC to 884 cases.
Read MoreBC's Health officer says she is starting to see some glimmers of hope when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Bonnie Henry says while the number of cases continues to climb, the rate of infection is lower than the Canadian average.
Read MoreA resident at a Campbell River retirement home has tested positive for COVID19. The Berwick by the Sea care home says the patient has been self-isolating since last Tuesday…
Read MoreBC's Provincial Health Officer says cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island are from a mix of international travel and community transmission. Dr. Bonnie Henry says there have been no cases in care homes on the island.
Read MoreBritish Columbians who hoard or try to resell food, cleaning supplies, medicine or protective equipment like masks could face fines or jail time.
Read MoreThere are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, bringing the total to 47 cases in the health region.
Read MoreStarting at midnight, all international travellers returning to Canada will be ordered into quarantine for 14 days. The federal minister of Health, Patty Haiju says the only exception is for essential workers who show no symptoms.
Read MoreDr. David Forrest who specializes in infectious disease and critical care at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital says it is under-resourced when it comes to treating the most serious cases of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Provincial Health Officer says 145 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in BC since Sunday afternoon. That brings the total number to 617, with 44 of those cases on Vancouver Island. Dr. Bonnie Henry says no new deaths have been reported.
Read MoreThe Provincial Health Officer says 145 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in BC since Sunday afternoon. That brings the total number to 617, with 44 of those cases on Vancouver Island. Dr. Bonnie Henry says no new deaths have been reported.
Read MoreBC's Provincial Health Officer has announced 40 new cases of COVID19, including 6 new cases on Vancouver Island. Dr. Bonnie Henry says the total number of cases in BC has risen to 271, with 22 of them in the Island Health region.
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