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Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Ts’i’ts’uwatul’ Lelum assisted living facility in Duncan

Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Ts’i’ts’uwatul’ Lelum assisted living facility in Duncan. One staff member who worked at the facility has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Update to COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified two additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence long-term care home in Nanaimo.

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Cowichan eye-surgery patient Canada’s first recipient of new lens implant technology

Tracy Parow is Canada’s first recipient of new lens implant technology.

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Update to outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence in Nanaimo

Island Health’s outbreak response has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence long-term care home in Nanaimo.

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COVID-19 Outbreak at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach declared over

Island Health declared a COVID-19 outbreak at The Gardens on December 19 after one staff member tested positive. No other cases in staff or residents were identified related to this outbreak. The outbreak is now declared over.

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Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak over at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH).

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Update to outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence

Island Health has identified three additional cases of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence long-term care home in Nanaimo.

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Update to outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence

Island Health has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence long-term care home in Nanaimo.

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COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence in Nanaimo

Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Malaspina Care Residence long-term care home in Nanaimo. One resident has tested positive for COVID-19. Communication with residents and families is underway.

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Tips for the holiday season – know your care options

The holiday season is here and Island Health reminds residents 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. 

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