The first confirmed case of COVID 19 on Cortes Island was announced this morning.
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COVID 19 spreading through the north of BC
By Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vancouver and Fraser Valley may be the COVID-19 hotspots in B.C., but the virus is now spreading through the north with relative speed, through similar pathways, and straining the healthcare system, said a Northern Health official.
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COVID 19 in Campbell River and North Vancouver Island
There was a COVID 19 outbreak at the Discovery Harbour Care Centre in Campbell River, where a staff person tested positive on Thursday, November 19th.
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Friday the 13th: Vancouver Island’s Highest Daily total
On Friday, November 13th, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Chief Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced there were 16 new COVID cases in Island Health. This is Vancouver Island’s highest daily total since the pandemic began.
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COVID 19 cases: 6 more in Campbell River during October
BC Health officials tell us the number of COVID 19 cases is doubling almost every 13 days.
There were close to 5,800 active cases as of 4:30 PM, Thursday, November 12th.
“The data shows us that the virus is able to transmit far more easily in the colder weather when we are spending more time indoors, which means that many of the things that we were able to do safely this summer are no longer safe,” said Provincial Health Officer said Dr Bonnie Henry.
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