Island’s low and steady transmission rate chalked up to several factors
About 4,000 surgeries were postponed across the Island
In total 77 British Columbians have died from COVID-19
Staff exempt from self-isolation upon return from international travel according to Island Health
Request is in response to evolving COVID-19 situation
Visits allowed for critically ill, those in end-of-life care or those that need escorts
Motion passed expresses opposition; demands Island Health explain potential impact
Less than a third of the number of people have been hospitalized due to influenza since last year
Two B.C. hostels were exposed in early March
The new case brings at least two measles exposure sites in Central Saanich
New social media campaign urges survivors of sexual assault to seek medical care
Three incidents in a week prompts meeting between health authority, city service providers
Review may be expanded to 20,000 diagnostic tests at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni
