COVID 19 in Campbell River and North Vancouver Island
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Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - There was a COVID 19 outbreak at the Discovery Harbour Care Centre in Campbell River, where a staff person tested positive on Thursday, November 19th.
A press release from Island Health states:
“At this time, no residents are experiencing symptoms. Communication with residents and families is underway. Discovery Harbour is owned and operated by Park Place Seniors Living. The staff member who tested positive is self-isolating at home. The outbreak is limited to one neighbourhood within the facility. Admissions, transfers and visitation to the entire site have been stopped.”
Enhanced cleaning and infection control measures are now in place and all staff and residents are being screened twice a day.
There are no outbreaks currently listed in any other North Vancouver Island care facilities, or schools.
In response to the Province’s November 19th public health order, the city of Campbell River now requires employees and visitors over two years old to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth in all public and common spaces within City facilities. High intensity fitness activities, including Spin and Tabata, have been cancelled. No spectators are permitted at indoor or outdoor sporting events or practices. No outdoor or indoor social bookings or rentals are available.
“We urge everyone to do their part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and appreciate people’s patience and cooperation as we adjust our service levels to comply with evolving public health requirements,” said says city manager Deborah Sargent.
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The BC Centre for Disease Control reported 20 new COVID cases in North Vancouver Island in the two weeks between November 6th and 19th.
Some of these people have already recovered because the Island Health Dashboard only shows 12 active cases yesterday.
North Vancouver Island is divided into four Health Areas: The Comox Valley; Greater Campbell River (which includes the Discovery Islands); Vancouver Island West and Vancouver Island North.