Vancouver Island sees 18 new COVID-19 cases — another 13 deaths across the province
There are 170 active cases in the region, according to Island Health.
November 26, 2020
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There are 170 active cases in the region, according to Island Health.
Central Vancouver Island has 109 active cases of COVID-19. Island Health reported 21 new cases in the past 24 hours — there are 49 active cases in the south and 15 in the north
The provincial government extended its state of emergency to Dec. 8 and provided more details on the mask mandate. Anyone without a mask in an indoor public place or who refuses to comply with the direction of an enforcement officer may receive a $230 fine, according to the province.
There are 152 active cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, including 11 cases reported in the last 24 hours. That number includes 95 in the central region, down five since yesterday, along with 44 in the south and 13 in the north.
A case of COVID-19 was confirmed at Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS), according to a letter from Dr. Keven Elder, superintendent of schools.
There are 152 active cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, including 48 cases reported over the weekend. That number includes 100 in the central region, up 15 since Friday, along with 40 in the south and 12 in the north.
Across the province there were 516 cases reported today, according to a joint statement from Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer and Adrian Dix, B.C.’s minister of health.
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Discovery Harbour long-term care home in Campbell River. One staff member tested positive for the virus. No residents are experiencing symptoms so far
There were 12 new cases of COVID-19 identified in the Island Health region in the past 24 hours.
Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor public and retail spaces in B.C., according to Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer. The order applies to both employees and customers and the only exception will be when people are eating or drinking in places such as restaurants.