Tag Archives: Health
Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases spike by seven, recoveries pass 1,000
NANAIMO - The Island Health region is now home to 109 COVID-19 cases, an increase of seven confirmed positive tests in the last 24 hours. It's the largest single day increase for the Island Health reg...
Apr 21, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix at their daily media briefing of new COVID-19 cases and the ongoing situation in British Columbia. (BC Government Flickr)
Key COVID-19 trends continue in right direction, new outbreak linked to Alberta work site
NANAIMO - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped modestly Monday, but the amount of active cases and hospitalizations continues to fall.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 52 n...
Apr 20, 2020 Five new COVID-19 cases have been announced in the Island Health region, for a total of 102. (Government of British Columbia)
Man accused of spitting on store clerk in Nanaimo arrested
NANAIMO - A man was arrested and faces an assault charge for allegedly spitting on a Dollarama employee at Port Place Shopping Centre.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened the morning of Sunday, Apr...
Apr 20, 2020 An irate male allegedly spat on a store employee after telling him shopping hours at the Dollarama were reserved for seniors. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Domestic violence support services presented with difficult challenge during COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - Concern has grown over a likely rise in domestic violence cases due to social distancing and provincial health officers encouraging people to stay at home.For many, especially women and chil...
Apr 20, 2020 Support services and enforcement agencies are working to deliver help to victims of domestic violence during COVID-19. (iStock/File Photo)
COVID-19 cases in the Island Heath Region increase to 97, as province continues to battle the pandemic
NANAIMO - There have been three new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island in the past 24 hours.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on Saturday, April 18 in Victor...
Apr 18, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry delivers a daily update COVID-19 address at the Parliament Buildings Press Theatre in Victoria. (BC Government Flickr)
Island COVID-19 numbers hold firm, B.C. in 'eye of the storm'
NANAIMO - British Columbia's fight against COVID-19 continues to be won, however the end is still nowhere in sight.The provincial health office reported 43 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the last ...
Apr 17, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry delivered an update of COVID-19 modelling data on Friday, April 17 prior to her daily update. (BC Government Flickr)
British Columbians told COVID-19 restrictions expected to last for months
NANAIMO - The province's top doctor cautions life won't return to normal for months as progress continues in the battle against COVID-19 in B.C.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry presented new...
Apr 17, 2020 While the COVID-19 trajectory in the province continues to improve, we're being told to not expect life to return to normal anytime soon. (B.C. Government)
Lowest number of B.C. COVID-19 cases in weeks announced including two on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - The lowest increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases in weeks has been announced by the provincial government. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, along with health minister Adrian Dix, a...
Apr 16, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer delivers her daily briefing on COVID-19 cases in Victoria alongside health minister Adrian Dix. (BC Government Flickr)
COVID-19 precaution sees most fires banned in Nanaimo, province
NANAIMO - The Coastal Fire Centre, along with other fire districts across B.C. are implementing new fire regulations effective Thursday, April 16.Beginning at noon, most fires will be banned in Britis...
Apr 16, 2020 The BC Government is prohibiting most fire types ahead of the summer to limit human caused fires during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Needpix)
Crash shuts down Highway 4 in Whiskey Creek
PARKSVILLE - A crash on Hwy. 4 in Whiskey Creek at Clarke Rd. delayed traffic following a motor vehicle incident Wednesday afternoon.Drive BC confirmed the highway re-opened to single-lane alternating...
Apr 15, 2020 Highway 4 is closed in both directions following a crash at Clarke Rd. Wednesday afternoon. (Submitted photo)