News

January 14, 2022

Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home over; declares new outbreaks in Nanaimo and Victoria

On January 13th, Island Health declared one long-term care outbreak over, while declaring two new outbreaks at homes in Nanaimo and Victoria.

January 14, 2022

BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living Report

A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living Facilities.

January 14, 2022

New Learning Resource Available: Introduction to Advance Care Planning

We are excited to announce a new Learning Hub module – Introduction to Advance Care Planning.

January 13, 2022

B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

As of Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, 88.9% (4,433,294) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 83.3% (4,150,713) have received their second dose.

January 13, 2022

Boosters available for pregnant women

Effective today, women who are pregnant can book a COVID-19 booster vaccine if it has been at least eight weeks since they received their second vaccine dose.

January 13, 2022

Education recommendations for COVID-19 Immunizers

It is required that all those involved in immunization activities have their competencies reviewed using the BCCDC COVID-19 Immunization Skills Checklist by the immunization employer, with the exception of Physicians, NPs, and those who have previously completed the BCCDC Immunization Competency Course and BCCDC Immunization Skills Checklist.