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Medical equipment in long-term care homes under the microscope in COVID-19 contamination study

Vancouver, BC – Medical equipment, such as blood pressure cuffs, have been identified as surfaces at risk of COVID-19 contamination in long-term care homes, according to a Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)-led study.

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Use Travel Etiquette When Visiting Local Communities

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health believes travel within B.C. this summer – including destinations in our region such as the Central and Sunshine coasts and Sea-to-Sky communities – can be done in a way that reduces the risk of transmission and keeps communities safe.

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Help stop the spread of COVID-19 this summer

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is reminding the public, businesses and facility operators to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as more people are out in public enjoying summer in our region and businesses are restarting.

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COVID-19 notification for Sandman Suites (1160 Davie St., Vancouver)

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health is notifying people who visited the Sandman Suites (1160 Davie St., Vancouver) about a possible exposure to COVID-19 from July 7 to July 16.

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VCH warns of possible scam calls appearing to come from Squamish General Hospital

Vancouver Coastal Health is warning the public not to provide personal information over the phone if they receive an unexpected call that appears to come from Squamish General Hospital.

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Expanded COVID-19 notification for No5 Orange (July 1, 3, 4 and 7)

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Coastal Health is expanding its notification about possible COVID-19 exposures to people who visited No5 Orange (205 Main St., Vancouver) on July 1, 3, 4 and 7.

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