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COVID-19 update for Whistler

Vancouver, BC- Based on epidemiological data, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) continues to record a sustained reduction in COVID-19 transmission in Whistler compared to previous weeks. From Feb. 8 to Feb. 15, VCH identified 56 new cases of COVID-19 in Whistler and an additional six older cases were geographically identified as Whistler residents, for a total of 676 cases since Jan. 1, 2021.

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Dialysis unit at Powell River General Hospital to double capacity

Vancouver, B.C. – The community dialysis unit located at Powell River General Hospital is being expanded to meet increasing patient demand and to provide this essential care in a brighter, more comfortable and patient-centred setting.

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COVID-19 transmission slowing in Whistler as of Feb. 8, 2021

Vancouver, BC- Based on epidemiological data, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is reporting decreased community COVID-19 transmission in Whistler compared to previous weeks. As of Feb. 8, VCH identified 43 new cases of COVID-19 in Whistler, and an additional 24 older cases with earlier symptom onset dates for a total of 614 cases since Jan. 1, 2021.

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VCH advises Whistler residents to remain vigilant in their response to COVID-19

Vancouver, BC- Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) encourages all Whistler residents and potential visitors to sustain their ongoing efforts to remain safe and to prevent community transmission of COVID-19. Public Health continues to identify a higher than average number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in this community.

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VCH reminds residents to plan ahead before visiting COVID-19 test collection sites

Vancouver, BC – Since Nov. 16, all residents in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region are offered two options for COVID-19 test collection: either saline gargle or nasopharyngeal swab when they visit certain COVID-19 test collection sites. However, test collectors are reporting some recipients arrive unprepared for the saline gargle test collection, excluding this as a viable testing option.

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COVID-19 update for Whistler

Vancouver, BC- Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) encourages all Whistler residents and potential visitors to maintain their efforts to prevent community transmission of COVID-19 as there is an increase in the number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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