Discovery Harbour outbreak over

Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Discovery Harbour long-term care home in Campbell River.

With the implementation of comprehensive strategies to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in long-term care, there are no longer any COVID-19 cases related to the outbreak at the site.

Island Health declared an outbreak at Discovery Harbour on November 19 after one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. No other cases in residents or staff were identified through extensive follow-up testing.

Upon declaring the outbreak, Island Health took immediate action to support the site in its response to protect the health of all residents and staff. The team at Discovery Harbour is to be commended for their exceptional work during this challenging time.

Discovery Harbour is owned and operated by Park Place Seniors Living.

For more information about COVID-19, please visit:

www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19