Outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge on Friday after 3 staff members test positive
40 per cent of senior nurses set to retire in four years, 50 per cent of new hires leaving after two, says rally organizer
Shortage of registered nurses caused temporary emergency room closure at Saanich Peninsula Hospital
Campaign has seen 78% of population immunized; 48% have received 2 doses
Victoria’s 255 babies born in May up almost 10 per cent over last year
Medical health officer shares thoughts on ‘return to normalcy’
Funding for patient tower and services discussed by committee
Island Health has leased space to use as an immediate clinic location to avert health crisis
More cases at social events means more children exposed
Health authority calls for adherence to public safety orders, avoiding indoor gatherings
New patient tower, cardiac services and cancer centre on the wish list for central and north Island
Alberni’s Ben Leung among those baring their arms as COVID-19 vaccination clinics open on the Island
Comox Valley COVID spike the result of ‘a series of multiple social gatherings’
Outbreak was identified on Feb. 3; no new cases since then
Stress may be impacting sleep, heart health of hospital nurses in Victoria region
Limit social activity, wash hands, wear a mask, and isolate if you feel sick
Island Health Authority recorded 34 new cases on Jan. 13
