BC providing new details into long-term care COVID-19 Outbreaks
Jan 8, 2021 | 10:10 AM
Vern Strecheniuk
Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix have announced a new weekly report that will outline the situation in long-term care homes around the province.
“Going forward, every Thursday we will update ongoing outbreaks in long-term care, assisted living, and independent living facilities in British Columbia,” said Henry.
The chart shows new cases and deaths from the past week, separated by staff and residents. The new chart also provides backdated information on every outbreak that has occurred in long-term care or assisted living facilities throughout the pandemic.
The Merritt area has not seen an outbreak at a senior’s facility.
“We have also developed new guidance to clarify essential and social visitation, which will further support families and operators to balance resident and staff safety against the provision of opportunity for essential and social connections between residents and family/friends. This is going out to health authorities and providers today, and will be posted to the BCCDC,” added Henry.
“Brighter days are without a doubt ahead, when thousands more will be immunized from COVID-19 and the spread of the virus has slowed. Let’s work together now knowing what we do will make a difference for all of us tomorrow,” concluded Dr. Henry.
The first update can be found here:
– Written by Michael Reeve
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