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Clinical Practice Guide for the Use of Sotrovimab in Patients with COVID-19
Sotrovimab is a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes the spike protein of the SARS-COV-2 virus, preventing entry into human cells and replication. Sotrovimab is active against variants of concern including Omicron.
Updated BCCDC guidance for COVID-19 testing for public
BCCDC updates information about when to get tested. To preserve testing capacity, sites may prioritize testing for: those at risk of more severe disease; and those who live or work in high-risk settings such as healthcare workers.
Welcome Geoff Homer
It is a pleasure to share with you that Geoff Homer is the successful applicant for the Manager of Medical Staff Contracts & Negotiation role!
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 52 Cases: December 26th to January 1, 2022.
Primary Care Update
This latest update focuses on the Omicron Variant & COVID-19 Cases Accelerating, and much more.
Weather Warning - heavy, blowing snow and freezing rain
Be prepared for heavy snowfall and blowing snow and possibly freezing rain starting Wednesday afternoon into Thursday as a low pressure system approaches the BC coast this evening.
Supporting anxious adults and youth with their COVID-19 vaccinations
With access to reliable, factual information and support from experienced Public Health professionals on-site at Island Health immunization clinics, anxiety and fear should not be barriers to getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Welcome Dr. Taranjit Tung - Medical Lead, Campbell River General
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Taranjit Tung as the new Medical Lead, Campbell River General Hospital
Welcome Scott Fielding | Executive Director, Quality Safety and Improvement
Scott Fielding will be joining Island Health as the Executive Director for Quality, Safety and Improvement portfolio today, Monday November 22, 2021.