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Island Health declares new COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes; VGH outbreak declared over
Island Health has declared two new COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes. The outbreak at Victoria General Hospital is now over.
Island Health Magazine Winter 2022
Read our tribute to retiring health hero, Dr. Richard Stanwick. Also featuring articles on weather emergencies, self-managing chronic conditions, creating change in your life and the health benefits of yoga.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Victoria long-term care home, updates existing outbreaks
Island Health has declared one additional COVID-19 outbreak at a long-term care home and is providing an update on cases attributed to previously declared outbreaks.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreaks at five long-term care homes
Island Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at five long-term care homes. Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home in Victoria
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on general medicine unit 4B at Victoria General Hospital
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak in two rooms on the general medicine unit on 4B at Victoria General Hospital (VGH).
Island Health looks back, and looks ahead
This time two years ago, a new respiratory virus was detected which soon spread across the globe, causing unprecedented changes to our everyday lives. COVID-19 continues to impact us, as does the toxic drug poisoning crisis which has now stretched into its sixth year.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Amica Douglas House long-term care home in Victoria
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the second floor at Amica Douglas House long-term care home in Victoria. Two staff members at the site have tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, no residents are experiencing symptoms and the outbreak declaration is limited to the second floor. Communication with residents, families and staff is underway.
Tips for the holiday season – know your care options
Island-wide — The holiday season is here and Island Health reminds people to take steps to keep healthy, stay injury free and avoid unnecessary visits and potential long waits in emergency departments during this busy time of year and increasing COVID-19 case counts.
Update to COVID-19 cases associated with University of Victoria
Island Health and the University of Victoria are providing an update on the cluster of cases associated with people who attended off-campus events.