News
January 19, 2021
30 new cases today, Island Health total 1,306
There are 24 active cases in the north, 134 central, and 29 in the south island.
January 19, 2021
Updated BCCDC COVID-19 Ethics Analysis
Intervening When People Pose a Risk of COVID-19 Transmission to Others & Clarification of Consent Requirements for COVID-19 Testing
January 19, 2021
BCCDC Vaccine Dashboard
Find information about vaccine supplies and vaccine doses administered on the BC COVID-19 dashboard. Please note, currently not broken down by Health Authority.
January 18, 2021
President & CEO and Chief MHO Joint Update
Last week’s news of a significant short-term reduction to Canada’s supply of Pfizer vaccine impacted thousands of Island Health staff and physicians who have the opportunity to be vaccinated. We know how excited those who received a vaccine appointment were, only to suffer the disappointment of a last minute cancellation due to Pfizer’s announcement and that implications of that announcement. We are truly sorry this happened to you.
January 18, 2021
PPE During COVID-19 Pandemic
A change has been made to the PPE Guidelines to support the safety of staff and medical staff working in our hospitals. The new expectation states eye protection must be worn for all patient interactions within 2 meters, within inpatient areas. Staff in areas perceived to be higher-risk are required to wear eye protection at all times during their work, to reduce the risk of exposure from patients who have not been assessed for COVID-19 risk factors, or minimally assessed. This change to our PPE Guidelines was done to align current practices across BC health authorities.
January 18, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Town Hall
Join us on Wednesday January 20 for a Town Hall at noon to discuss COVID-19 Vaccination roll-out and the impact of the Pfizer vaccine delivery.
January 18, 2021
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
January 18, 2021
Island Health Reviews Fraser Health Expanded COVID-19 Testing Results
In November 2020, Fraser Health expanded their COVID-19 screening protocol to test all elective surgery patients and all patients admitted through their emergency departments.
January 18, 2021
65 new cases today, Island Health total 1,276
There are 20 active cases in the north, 130 central and 27 in the south island.
January 18, 2021
Updated COVID-19 Therapy Guidance
Updated documents for: Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Therapy in Adult Patients with COVID-19, BCCDC Clinical Reference Group Recommendation: Therapies for COVID-19, BC COVID-19 Therapeutic Committee Report on Therapies for COVID-19: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations.