Long-term Care Locations

COVID-19 outbreaks over at West Coast General Hospital, Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens LTC

Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreaks over at West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) and Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni.

With the implementation of comprehensive strategies to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in acute sites, there are no longer any COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak at WCGH.

Island Health declared an outbreak at WCGH on December 1, 2020, after evidence of transmission in the medical-surgical B-wing. One patient and one staff case were identified related to this outbreak.

Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Tsawaayuuss Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni

Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Tsawaayuuss Rainbow Gardens long-term care home located in Port Alberni. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 to date. No residents are currently experiencing symptoms. Communication with residents and families is underway.