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COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Monday, March 28, 2022, 90.8% (4,527,693) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 87.3% (4,350,266) have received their second dose.
Updated: Mask Policy
Island Health policy has been updated to clarify some of the wording (though the essence of the policy is unchanged).
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 Outdated documents have been removed.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.
