National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Island residents with cold or flu symptoms can now be tested for COVID-19 as B.C. health authorities shift their focus to fighting community spread of the virus and identifying and investigating new clusters.
Continue reading COVID-19 tests For islanders with mild symptomsNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The shutdown of First Nations communities is more crucial than ever with the sad news that an Indigenous elder from another island has died from COVID-19, says a Quadra Island, B.C., council member.
“My first thought was real sadness to hear this,” We Wai Kai Councillor Ted Lewis said. “It hurts all First Nations to hear this. Quite a few members have family up there, lots of people are related to that community.”
Continue reading Namgis Elder’s Death Heightens ConcernIn a recent article, De Clarke made a connection between “the rapid spread of a novel coronavirus and the historically unprecedented air-travel culture.” While there may be exceptions, this appears to agree with the first reports of the virus outside China: Airlines spread COVID 19.
Continue reading Airlines spread COVID 19National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
B.C. has declared a state of emergency to ensure a province wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the supply chain of essential goods and services.
Continue reading COVID-19 hasn’t stopped this Quadra Island pharmacist from serving her communityNational 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.
Continue reading BC Government Suspending K-12 Schooling Indefinitely
