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September 30, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, 88.0% (4,078,469) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 81.0% (3,756,363) have received their second dose.
September 29, 2021
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin - September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Primary Care Update
This edition includes information on COVID-19 booster vaccinations, links for the COVID-19 Primary Care Update Zoom Session on Oct. 7, and resources for infection prevention and control.
September 29, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, 87.9% (4,074,112) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 80.8% (3,745,457) have received their second dose.
September 29, 2021
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
September 29, 2021
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 38 Cases: September 19 to 25, 2021
September 29, 2021
Expedited COVID-19 Testing Process for Medical Staff
With the recent increase in wait times for PCR testing, same-day appointments may not be available through the priority healthcare provider call line. We understand that in some circumstances, same-day testing is critical for operations (e.g. to support staffing or schedules) and outlined an escalation pathway for priority testing.
September 29, 2021
84 New Cases, Island Health Total 8,487
This document includes information on: case count by status, case count by geography, number of new cases per day, case exposures and an exposure legend.
September 29, 2021
Truth and Reconciliation at CRG
People joined at North Island Hospital, on the territories of the Liqwilda’xw peoples, inclusive of the Wei Wai Kum, We Wai Kai and Kwiakah First Nations, to reflect ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 29, 2021
Truth and Reconciliation at WCGH
Ahead of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, individuals gathered at West Coast General Hospital, on the territories of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples. Visitors acknowledged the wisdom, culture and traditions of the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nation.