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COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Friday, March 25, 2022, 90.8% (4,526,941) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 87.2% (4,344,849) have received their second dose.
Therapies for mild-moderate COVID-19 have been revised
Therapies for mild-moderate COVID-19 have been revised. There is a new Island Health one-page resource document guide prescribing COVID-19 therapies. Outdated documents have been removed. Target audience: All Island Health Physicians. Impact on medical staff: Ongoing adjustment of practice around the evolving treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Updated: PPE guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
PPE Guidelines has been updated to indicate staff are to do a Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) to determine the need for wearing eye protection with a patient who isn’t already on precautions.
BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living Report
A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living Facilities.
COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Thursday, March 24, 2022, 90.8% (4,526,648) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 87.1% (4,343,349) have received their second dose.
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 11 Cases: Mar 13th to Mar 19th, 2022.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
What to do after your COVID-19 test
BCCDC handouts for people about self-isolation after a test and for people who test positive were updated with the recent changes to self-isolation and information on managing their illness. This is relevant to the general public and medical staff at Island Health. Topics include: Self isolation If you test negative or positive, Returning from travel outside of Canada, If you need to go out for medical reasons and more.
Updated: COVID-19: Viral Testing Guidelines for British Columbia
BCCDC 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 and more. Updates to this document included: Unvaccinated / partially vaccinated individuals 50 years and older, fully vaccinated individuals 70 years and older, but have three or more chronic conditions.