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July 7, 2021
Updated Documents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children COVID-19
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare condition associated with COVID-19. Evidence supports that MIS-C is a post-infectious illness, occurring between two to six weeks following SARSCoV-2 infection. A child can develop MIS-C regardless if their acute infection was asymptomatic or symptomatic.
July 6, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 78.1% (3,618,865) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 37% (1,714,394) received their second dose.
July 6, 2021
Updated: Vaccination Aftercare Document
What to expect over the next few days after being vaccinated.
July 6, 2021
Begbie Name Dropped – A small action towards Reconciliation at Island Health
Island Health is committed to providing a culturally safe organization for those who access health and care, and those who play a role in providing it. One small step in that plan is the immediate removal of the name Begbie from the administration building at RJH following consultation with Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, and the First Nations Health Authority.
July 5, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Monday, July 5, 2021, 78.0% (3,613,370) of eligible people 12 and older in the province have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 36.0% (1,668,268) received their second dose.
July 5, 2021
Interval between first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines
There is good scientific evidence from clinical trials and real-world experience of a high degree of protection following a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
July 2, 2021
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Posted on: July 2, 2021