The Strathcona Regional District released a summary of British Columbian government announcements & health orders (marked !!), as of April 2, 2020. Many of these items have embedded links to the original announcements.
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COVID-19 at Campbell River retirement residence
Editor’s note: This is the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Campbell River.
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A retirement home in the Vancouver Island community is under quarantine after a resident fell prey to the pandemic sweeping across the globe.
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BC Ferries is asking passengers not to travel unless necessary
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BC Ferries is asking passengers not to travel unless necessary during the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly to more remote island communities.
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March 23 COVID-19 Update
The most encouraging news item for the March 23 COVID-19 update comes from Vancouver, where local residents have embraced a new tradition. At 7 PM every night, they step outside, on their balconies, patios, rooftops, or sidewalks to applaud the city health care workers who are fighting the COVID 19 virus. This idea is believed to have originated in Europe, where the inhabitants of cities like Rome, Madrid, Paris, Athens and Amsterdam devote at least a minute every night to such pubic expressions of gratitude.
BC Government Suspending K-12 Schooling Indefinitely
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
B.C. has declared a public health emergency to stem the spread of COVID-19, closing all bars and curtailing restaurant service, as well as suspending K-12 schooling indefinitely.
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