Even though our #COVID19 immunization program is underway, the risks remain high.
I hope everyone sees what we are able to do when we continue to draw upon the very best in each of us—to push back that which relentlessly seeks to take so much from all of us.
Over the last week, the following PPE has arrived in BC:
994,500 surgical or procedure masks
105,596 pieces of eye protection
3,387,175 pairs of gloves
419,016 gowns
As of Jan 18, we know that at least 1,420,027 doses of flu vaccine have been provided to BCers. There is no evidence of community circulation of influenza, & no long-term care facility influenza outbreaks have been reported in 20/21. Testing continues at elevated levels.
There has been a new health-care facility outbreaks at Eagle Ridge Manor. The outbreaks at McKinney Place, AgeCare Harmony Court, Laurel Place & Capilano Care Centre are over. All of the outbreaks are difficult for residents, families, & staff. We think of them today.
For today’s #COVID19 update in #BC, we report on three 24-hr periods:
Jan. 15-16: 584 new cases
Jan. 16-17: 445 new cases
Jan. 17-18: 301 new cases
There are 343 people currently in hospital, 68 of whom are in intensive care.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021…
Thirty-one people passed away from COVID-19 in the past 3 days. Our thoughts are with their families, friends, caregivers, and communities. It is an extraordinarily difficult time for anyone to lose a loved one, for any reason, and especially from COVID-19.
As you honor my father today, please honor my mother, as well. She was the architect of the King Legacy and founder of @TheKingCenter, which she founded less than three months after Daddy died. Without #CorettaScottKing, there would be no #MLKDay. #MLK#BelovedCommunity