Island Health has declared two outbreaks over, while three additional long-term care outbreaks have been declared.
Outbreaks declared over:
Selkirk Seniors Village long-term care home in Victoria
Island-wide – Island Health has implemented several temporary service adjustments to strengthen patient care during Omicron-related COVID-19 staffing challenges.
Nanaimo — Island Health has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) service provider at a new location, which will complement and improve access to life-saving overdose prevention services in the Nanaimo region.
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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.