COVID-19 infection rates in the B.C. Interior.“It’s a concern, but as the provincial government ramps up testing, you’re going to get more results,” said Ron Kubek.On Friday, the Interior Health Authority announced Summerland was one of three “high-transmission” communities in its region, the others being the Rutland neighbourhood of Kelowna and Golden in southeastern B.C.
People aged 30+ living in Summerland, Rutland eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Immunizations are being accelerated for people aged 30+ in those communities.
Elsewhere in the province, the age-based rollout is at 40+.Kubek said small businesses are adapting to changing health protocols and restaurants are expanding patio space to accommodate additional customers.