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19.02.2021 / 04:41

Coronavirus: 17 cases announced for Interior Health, steady decline in Okanagan continues

B.C. adds another 617 COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths Further, the number of subregions where no cases were reported grew by one to 14.From Jan.

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Coronavirus: 4 deaths, 92 new cases for Interior Health region during Family Day weekend

COVID-19 cases, for the Interior Health region.Interior Health did not disclose in what community or communities the deaths took place, other than noting the region’s confirmed death total since the pandemic started is now at 88.“We are sad to report four more people have died of COVID-19 since our last report for Interior Health on Feb. 12,” said Susan Brown, president and CEO for Interior Health.

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Coronavirus: Deadly long-term care outbreak in South Okanagan to be reviewed

Coronavirus: Outbreak declared at South Okanagan retirement home “There is nothing I could say to describe how concerned I am about this,” Oliver mayor Martin Johansen told Global News on Dec. 15.

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Coronavirus: Big White cluster grows another 28 cases

Big White Ski Resort continues to grow, health officials announced on Tuesday afternoon.Interior Health said another 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been identified, pushing the cluster total to 203.The health agency said of the 28 new cases, 22 either reside or work at Big White. It also said that of the 203 known cases linked to this cluster, 126 have resided and/or worked at Big White.

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Coronavirus: 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 86 new cases announced for Interior Health

COVID-19, along with 86 new cases of coronavirus, were announced for the Interior Health region on Friday afternoon.Both deaths were in long-term care, said Interior Health, at Heritage Square in Vernon.Including Friday’s announcement, the region’s COVID-19 death total since the pandemic began is now at 46.Of those, data from Interior Health says 31 were at long-term care homes in the Okanagan, including seven at Heritage Square.

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Contact tracing underway following 3 confirmed cases at Okanagan Correctional Centre

COVID-19, says Interior Health.Provincial health officials announced the news on Thursday, but the regional health authority added more information on Friday morning, stating that the three are isolating at home and that contact tracing for potential coronavirus exposure is underway.The news marks the second time someone has tested positive at the Okanagan Correctional Centre near the town of Oliver. B.C.

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Okanagan wineries donate $10,000 to United Way coronavirus relief fund

Four Okanagan wineries have raised and donated $10,000 which has been given to United Way’s COVID-19 Relief Fund.50th Parallel Estate, The Vibrant Vine, River Stone Estate Winery and the Oliver Twist Winery all contributed to the fund.The funds were raised through a program at local liquor stores, where $1 from every wine purchase was donated.“50th Parallel Estate owners Curtis and Sheri-Lee Krouzel were thrilled to be able to contribute over half of the total raised through sales of their award winning wines,” United Way staff said in a release.

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Interior Health investigating if South Okanagan farm coronavirus outbreak linked to Kelowna

The Interior Health Authority ordered three dozen temporary foreign workers and nine others to quarantine after two people tested positive for the coronavirus.On Monday, IH said that there were two positive COVID-19 cases on Oliver’s Krazy Cherry Fruit Company farm.Now, Interior Health says it’s investigating if the cases are linked to the collection of cases centered in downtown Kelowna. Interior Health identifies more potential COVID-19 exposure locations in Kelowna “Interior Health continues to investigate the cause of illness at the farm and connections to the cluster in downtown Kelowna, as we know that one individual from the farm was also in Kelowna,” said Dr.

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Interior Health: Public risk low after South Okanagan farm issued COVID-19 quarantine order

coronavirus quarantine order for a South Okanagan farm, Interior Health says it has no concerns about fruit being sold by the company.On Monday, Interior Health (IH) placed a quarantine order on Krazy Cherry Fruit Company near Oliver after two workers tested positive for COVID-19.According to the health authority, one person was a temporary foreign worker who is now isolating at the farm, while the other worker is self-isolating at home in the community.

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Oliver town hall reopens after staff member tests negative for COVID-19

Possible COVID-19 case shuts down Oliver town hall “What we have to be totally aware of right now is when someone is not feeling well, we have to assume the worst,” Johansen said.“Until we can confirm that it’s not COVID-19, we need to do everything we can to protect everybody.”The town is also dealing with a quarantine order at the Krazy Cherry Fruit Company farm.On Monday, Interior Health (IH) said two workers at the farm tested positive for COVID-19.As a result, IH has ordered three dozen temporary foreign workers and another nine individuals working on the farm to quarantine. Quarantine order issued for South Okanagan farm after 2 COVID-19 cases confirmed “It’s extremely concerning,” Johansen said.

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Quarantine order issued for South Okanagan farm after 2 COVID-19 cases confirmed

B.C. reports 62 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths over three days One case involved a temporary foreign worker, who is now isolating in a location off the farm, according to Interior Health.

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Possible COVID-19 case shuts down Oliver town hall

COVID-19.“It’s precautionary,” Cathy Cowan, the town’s chief administrative officer said. “You have to err on the side of caution.”Cowan said she made the decision to close first thing Monday morning after a staff member reported feeling unwell.“One of our staff members was not feeling well,” Cowan added.

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Many Okanagan jurisdictions plan to reopen playgrounds June 1

The caution tape and fencing that have blocked off many Okanagan playgrounds will soon be coming down.

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Safety measures enhanced for seasonal workers at South Okanagan campground

New provincial funding will help enhance pandemic-related safety protocols at a South Okanagan campground that houses seasonal workers.

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Baldy Mountain Resort near Oliver, B.C., ends season amid coronavirus pandemic

Baldy Mountain Resort, near Oliver, B.C., has announced Sunday will be the last day of its season.

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Apex ending season early, Baldy Mountain Resort open for now

Tuesday will be the last day of the season for Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton.

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