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COVID-19 outbreak at Wexford Creek long-term care home declared over
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Wexford Creek long-term care home in Nanaimo.
Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Eden Gardens long-term care home
Island Health’s outbreak response has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Eden Gardens long-term care home in Nanaimo.
COVID-19 outbreaks at Wexford Creek and Eden Gardens long-term care homes in Nanaimo
Island Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at Wexford Creek and Eden Gardens long-term care homes in Nanaimo. One staff person has tested positive for COVID-19 at each site. At this time, no residents are experiencing symptoms. Communication with residents and families is underway.
Stay local, stay small this Family Day weekend
Island Health is reminding people to show your family and friends that you care by not giving COVID-19 the opportunity to spread this long weekend.
Currents Winter 2021
Read vaccination stories, updates on the Cowichan District Hospital build and more, in the latest edition of Currents!
Central Island continues to pace COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island
Island Health is urging people to be aware of behaviours and activities that are driving COVID-19 activity in our communities.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreaks over at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreaks over at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence in Nanaimo and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Bard and Banker pub in Victoria
Island Health is notifying people who attended the Bard and Banker, 1022 Government St, Victoria, BC, on January 23 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Nanaimo ICU breaks ground to improve care
People in Nanaimo will soon have a modern intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), with construction now underway.