Interior Health Authority says two more people have died in connection to the COVID-19 outbreak at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.The outbreak was first announced on March 31, with three people testing positive.
Now 14 people are involved: 10 patients and four staff, according to the IHA.Three deaths have now been linked to the outbreak.Despite the outbreak on the Level 3 surgical unit, Interior Health said the incident does not affect other services at VJH.
B.C. reports more than 1,200 new COVID-19 cases for 2nd consecutive day “Patients can be assured that Vernon Jubilee Hospital remains safe to attend for appointments and emergency care,” a release from IHA said on Friday.