Dr Richard Stanwick recently observed, “What we are seeing is a general decrease both in South and Central Island. The numbers are absolutely bang on … and that means our contact tracers are able to make sure we get a hold of anybody who has been exposed at this point.”
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BC’s largest immunization ever & a daily high record for new COVID cases
According to Dr. Richard Stanwick, Island Health’s chief medical officer, we are in the midst of “the largest and most complex immunization effort in the history of our province.”
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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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Another Record Breaking Month Of Deaths From Illicit Drug Overdoses
Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
B.C. recorded its deadliest month ever for illicit drug overdoses as fatalities from increasingly toxic street drugs continue to spike during the pandemic.
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