News
April 8, 2021
Primary Care Update: COVID-19
The new provincial Get Vaccinated Booking and Registration System launched yesterday morning – and by 2pm yesterday, more than 160,000 British Columbians had registered, with nearly 24,000 eligible people booking vaccination appointments. For people in the 55-65 year demographic, Health Minister Adrian Dix shared yesterday that more than 200,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine will be distributed to select pharmacies around the province this week.
April 7, 2021
April 7th COVID-19 Weekly Immunization Update
MILESTONE: As of April 6th, our immunizing teams delivered 150,273 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, just over 20% of the Island's adult population.
April 7, 2021
Hiring Support for Immunization Clinics -- a Herculean Effort
The Island Health Human Resources team has screened more than 1,400 applicants for a variety of positions to assist with immunization clinics throughout the region.
April 7, 2021
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
April 7, 2021
Vaccination pilot project targets those in hospital
A COVID-19 inpatient vaccination pilot project took place at VGH and NRGH to test vaccination processes for admitted patients - for people that are in hospital for a few days or longer.
April 7, 2021
Five Days in May: Relational Roots of Indigenous COVID Research
In this talk, we will engage in a form of visiting to share our thoughts and perspectives about the vital role relationship plays in research involving Indigenous Peoples. We will use the recent surge of Indigenous COVID research as an example of the critical role of established, meaningful relationships in facilitating rapid research opportunities.
April 7, 2021
Essential Visits and Changes
Essential visits are a vital part of care and recovery, and we need to continue balance the need for safety with the need for connection between individuals and their families. Read on to get updates on the latest status of essential visits in LTC/AL and Acute Care.
April 6, 2021
President & CEO and Chief MHO Joint Update
The new provincial Get Vaccinated Booking and Registration System launched today – and by 2pm, more than 160,000 British Columbians had registered, with nearly 24,000 eligible people booking vaccination appointments!