Tag Archives: Health
COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care ...
Nov 01, 2021
Operation Red Nose looking for volunteers for 2021 Campaign
KAMLOOPS - If you've checked your calendar lately, you'll know that November is right around the corner. That means Christmas is coming and faster than expected. The good news is, after a one-year hia...
Oct 28, 2021
Annual flu shot campaign begins in Interior Health
KAMLOOPS - Cooler weather has arrived in the Interior and so have flu shot supplies. This year, the influenza vaccine is free to everyone six months of age and older at pharmacies and clinics. Interio...
Oct 28, 2021
Interior capacity limits not expected to be lifted until COVID-19 activity calms, vaccination rates increase
KAMLOOPS - While about 90 per cent of eligible adults in B.C. have gotten a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Interior Health's vaccination rates are lower - at 85 per cent. And health officials say the...
James Peters Oct 27, 2021
Interior Health keeping a close eye on Blue Grotto COVID-19 spread and Overlander outbreak
KAMLOOPS - Interior Health says an ongoing outbreak at a local long term care facility and COVID-19 spread at a downtown nightclub are both still on their radar. Following a live music show Oct. 14 at...
Oct 27, 2021
COVID capacity limits concerning for Colombo Lodge and other event hosts in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - At the Colombo Lodge, staff and volunteers are usually gearing up for a busy November and December, as they prepare for the annual holiday party rush."In November and December, our public b...
Oct 26, 2021
B.C. reports 457 new COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations up by 24
VICTORIA - B.C. reported 457 new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday (Oct. 26), with 83 of them in Interior Health.Active cases decreased to 4,829 in B.C. (down by 137 since Monday), while slightly decreasing ...
James Peters Oct 26, 2021
Island Health issues overdose advisory for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Island Health is warning drug users about an increasing number of overdoses in Nanaimo, triggering an advisory.The advisory was issued on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and is scheduled to last for at lea...
Oct 26, 2021
B.C. reports 1,618 new cases over weekend; 90 per cent of adults have first dose of vaccine
VICTORIA - As of Monday (Oct. 25), 90 per cent (3,893,775) of eligible adults in B.C. have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 85 per cent (3,676,200) received their second.For eligible resid...
Oct 25, 2021
To our health!
A needle is NOT a good surprise!! ***We interrupt this week’s e-news for an important announcement… I’m going to say this right upfront, I believe in the COVID vaccine. I believe eve...
Stephanie Staples Oct 25, 2021
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Oct 02, 2024
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