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"As we approach the mid-way point of what has been a beautiful summer so far, many of us are wondering what the fall will bring with respect to COVID-19. In the past few weeks, we have seen provincial case numbers start to rise again, particularly in the Interior Health Region. While our local case numbers have remained low, with only two positive tests in the past month, it is a good reminder that the pandemic is not over yet.
Please continue to exercise caution and use protective measures such as frequent handwashing and wearing masks in public spaces. As many of you are aware, our hospital has been running over-capacity for many weeks now. While this is not directly COVID-related, we do need to do everything we can to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak here and avoid further strain on our already-stretched healthcare system.
That being said, the biggest thing we can do to help minimize the impact of this fourth wave of COVID-19 is to make sure as many people as possible are fully vaccinated. Current outbreaks in BC and around the world are generally being driven by those who haven’t been vaccinated. "
Please check the Coast Reporter or the Sunshine Coast BC Facebook page for details on times and locations.
If you are 12 or older and have not yet registered to be vaccinated, please register online at https://www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/s/ by phone at 1-833-838-2323, or in person at any Service BC location.
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