Tag Archives: Health
Heart failure not to be forgotten during COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - With COVID-19 capturing headlines about the respiratory system, it's important to remember what's at the heart of the matter. Heart failure awareness week recently ran from May 4 to May 10. ...
May 11, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 cases drop on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - There are less cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island than previously reported by government officials. The ministry of health said in a release two cases were removed from the Vancouver Isla...
May 08, 2020
Nanaimo real estate sales drop during COVID-19 shutdown while prices increase
NANAIMO - The local real estate market saw a sharp drop in properties sold in April, thanks in large part to social restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.Data from the Vancouver Island Re...
May 05, 2020 Nanaimo's real estate market continues to push ahead during COVID-19, with the average home price going up despite half the sales volume in April. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
B.C. posts lowest COVID-19 case increase since mid-March, none on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 remained at 124 as the province continued to report positive testing numbers. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, announced just eight new ...
May 05, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, announced just eight cases of COVID-19 across B.C. on Tuesday, May 5. (BC Government Flickr)
National chief calls COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan alarming
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says an outbreak of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's far north is alarming.Perry Bellegarde notes there's been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and a...
May 05, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
1 new Vancouver Island COVID-19 case; men revealed as more likely to be hospitalized
NANAIMO - New details were revealed about the COVID-19 pandemic and who is most susceptible. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry revealed on Monday, May 4 women are more likely to get COVID-19,...
May 04, 2020 The black dotted lines indicate when physical distancing measures were put in place and the curve began to flatter. (Gov't of BC)
Listen up!
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May 03, 2020
Province announces 26 new COVID-19 cases, two in the Island Health Region
NANAIMO - Over the past 24 hours, two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported on Vancouver Island. The number of cases now stands at 123 across the Island Health region.Provincial health officer Dr. ...
May 02, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry providing an update on the COVID-19 pandemic from Victoria. (Gov't of B.C./Flickr)
Vancouver Island starts month of May with 121 confirmed COVID-19 cases, more than 90 recovered
NANAIMO - The number of active or resolved cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island continues to climb steadily. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced one new case on the Island in Friday,...
May 01, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry flanked by health minister Adrian Dix. (Gov't of B.C./Flickr)
"It's definitely safe:' Island Health concerned about immunization cancellations
NANAIMO - Island Health is reassuring people their public health units remain safe places to get necessary shots.South Island medical health officer Dr. Dee Hoyano said it appears COVID-19 is the main...
May 01, 2020 Island Health reassures the public staying up to date with immunizations is safe at their facilities. The regional health authority reports cancellations to receive various vaccines have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)