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January 19, 2022
B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, 89.3% (4,451,945) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 83.4% (4,159,043) have received their second dose.
January 19, 2022
Treating COVID-19 patients with Sotrovimab
New COVID-19 therapies are now available for the treatment of outpatients with mild to moderate illness who are at high risk for progression to hospitalization and severe disease. Monoclonal antibody infusion clinics open at CRH, NRGH, and RJH and work underway to establish additional sites at CDH, WCGH and possibly TGH.
January 19, 2022
Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral treatment
Health Canada has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 therapeutic for use in adults 18 and older, paving the way for the distribution of a potentially lifesaving drug at a time when the country's hospitals are overwhelmed.
January 19, 2022
PPE During COVID-19 Pandemic
PPE Guidelines have been updated to reflect the return to eye protection requirements when within 2-metres of a patient, resident or client. N95 masking for health-care providers is determined by a Point of Care Risk Assessment. Health-care workers who are required to wear an N95 as part of their duties must be fit tested on an annual basis.
January 19, 2022
Long-Term Care Newsletter - January 2022
In this year's first edition, the focus is on: Communication skills brush up, Cytotoxic Precautions Alert, Using silver nitrate in LTC, and Introductions for our new CNE's!
January 19, 2022
COVID-19: Viral Testing Guidelines for British Columbia
Guidelines for COVID-19 testing in B.C. are periodically reviewed and updated based on: COVID-19 epidemiology; New clinical information; Current eligibility for treatment; Public health measures in place; Testing and contact tracing capacity; Vaccination uptake; and Our evolving understanding of test performance in various settings and populations.
January 19, 2022
Dr. William Cunningham Awarded David Haughton Leadership Award
Dr. William Cunningham was awarded the 2021 David Haughton Leadership Award. The David Haughton Leadership Award is awarded every few years by the Section of Emergency Medicine of the Doctors of BC for exemplary achievements as a physician, leader, and teacher.
January 18, 2022
B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, 89.3% (4,448,921) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 83.4% (4,157,150) have received their second dose.
January 18, 2022
Pandemic Planning COVID-19 Update
Dr. Bonnie Henry said gyms and adult fitness can restart on January 20th with some new guidance to allow that to happen safely. Other Public Health Orders have been extended to February 16th. This includes capacity limits at restaurants and sporting events, closure of bars, and mandatory COVID safety plans for all businesses.
January 18, 2022
Island Health adjusting services to strengthen patient safety
Island Health has implemented several temporary service adjustments to strengthen patient care during Omicron-related COVID-19 staffing challenges.