News
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak over at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Island Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). With the implementation of comprehensive strategies to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in acute sites, there are no longer any COVID-19 cases related to this outbreak at the site.
Reminder: Help reduce transmission of COVID-19
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Island Health is asking people across our region to double down on their efforts to help stop the spread of the virus.
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Irish Times Pub in Victoria
Island Health is notifying people who attended Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government Street, Victoria, on November 13 between 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm about a possible exposure to COVID-19.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Discovery Harbour long-term care home in Campbell River
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Discovery Harbour long-term care home located in Campbell River. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 to date. At this time, no residents are experiencing symptoms. Communication with residents and families is underway.
Update to outbreak at Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni
Island Health has identified one additional case of COVID-19 related to the outbreak which was declared at Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni on November 16.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Tsawaayuuss Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Tsawaayuuss Rainbow Gardens long-term care home located in Port Alberni. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 to date. No residents are currently experiencing symptoms. Communication with residents and families is underway.
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Browns Socialhouse in Courtenay
Island Health is notifying people who attended Browns Socialhouse at 1661 Cliffe Ave. in Courtenay on November 3 between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and November 5 between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. about a possible exposure to COVID-19.
Medical Health Officer Order ensures appropriate contact tracing measures at campgrounds and RV Parks
Island Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Richard Stanwick, has issued a Public Health Order to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 at campgrounds and RV parks. This is an important step as we continue to see a rise in the number of positive cases throughout the province and within our health region.
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) after evidence of transmission in a transitional care unit.