For the first time in over two months, the number of new COVID cases on Vancouver Island dipped down to single digits on Wednesday. They rose to 21 again Thursday and there are more cases in North Vancouver Island than a week ago, but the overall trend across the Island has been downward for more than a month.
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Two millionth Dose: Greater Campbell River statistics
“We have been reaching another exciting milestone, in our immunization here in BC. At some time today, the two millionth dose will have been given to people in British Columbia,” said provincial health officer Bonnie Henry, yesterday afternoon.
That’s nearly half of the provinces 4.3 million eligible residents.
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COVID 19: numbers of active cases continuing to fall
“Travel restrictions for non-essential travel in B.C. are in place until May 25 to stop the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. Fines can be given to people who leave their region for non-essential travel. Stay local and stay in your community. Do not travel for non-essential reasons.” – BC Government update of April 23, 2021.
The numbers of active cases in North Vancouver Island are continuing to fall.
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reports of increased violence during COVID
There are isolated reports of increased violence, both physical and verbal, as a result of increased isolation during the pandemic.
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Vaccination update for Cortes and Quadra Islands
More than 800 adult Cortes Island residents were vaccinated during the Whole island immunization March 25th to 27th, and the previous clinics at the Klahoose village, but some people still missed out. If you are one of them, there is still a chance to get vaccinated.
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