Over 275,000 vaccines delivered in Interior Health, pharmacy options open in the Kootenays
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Administering the first COVID-19 vaccine dose in Interior Health on December 22nd, 2020, approximately 275,000 doses have now been given to residents.
“Interior Health’s immunization campaign is running at full speed and I couldn’t be more proud,” Susan Brown, Interior Health President and CEO. “This is our biggest tool in the fight against COVID-19.”
Brown said more than 35% of people in Interior Health have now received at least one dose of vaccine.
A coordinated effort between Interior Health, the First Nations Health Authority, First Nations communities, municipalities and regional districts, a total of 260,345 first doses have been delivered.
Over 275,000 vaccines delivered in Interior Health, pharmacy options open in the Kootenays
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over At The Cariboo Memorial Hospital In Williams Lake
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Interior Health issued a release this (February 17) morning declaring the COVID-19 outbreak over at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake.
An outbreak is declared over when two incubation periods, or 28 days, have passed from the last onset of symptoms in a resident.
There were 14 COVID-19 cases linked to the outbreak at Cariboo Memorial Hospital, 12 staff, and two patients.
In the release Susan Brown, Interior Health President, and CEO said “I want to thank staff and physicians for the dedication to patients and colleagues while working to bring this outbreak to a close. Together the Cariboo Memorial Hospital team worked to ensure the least possible disruption to patient care, keeping services available for people who needed them.”