Island Health is declaring five COVID-19 outbreaks over, with no new outbreaks to report.
It comes as BC health officials report 2,103 new cases of COVID-19 over four days on Tuesday, including 337 new cases in Island Health.
The health authority says the outbreaks within the 4th and 5th floor General Medicine units at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital have been declared over.
These outbreaks saw 26 and 18 patient cases, respectively.
The Chemainus Health Care Centre long-term care home outbreak has also been declared over, after five residents within the home’s Harbour Side unit tested positive for COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the outbreaks are over at Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens long-term care home in Port Alberni and Berwick on the Lake long-term care home in Nanaimo, Island Health says.
At both homes, 11 resident cases were attributed to the outbreaks.
According to the health authority, outbreak protocols will now be ended at the sites. Still, enhanced infection prevention and control measures and monitoring of residents, patients and staff for symptoms will continue.
“Staff at the sites are to be commended for continuing to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while diligently following outbreak protocols,” Island Health added.
