COVID-19 Staff Bulletin - Nov. 27, 2020

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

“It is a cruel irony, in many ways, that when we most need to be with people, that is the most dangerous thing that we can do with this level of transmission we’re seeing in communities across the province.”

- Dr. Bonnie Henry

Please note: Numbers are updated on weekdays at 5 p.m.

		New Cases	Today's Total Cases	Cumulative Total
BC	Total	2,354 (three days)	8,855	33,238 (23,111 recovered)
	Hospitalized		316
	ICU Patients		75
	Deaths	46		441
VCH/PHC	Hospitalized	5	97	531
	ICU Patients		18	175
	On Ventilator		13	99
	Discharged	3	9	371
	Deaths (hospital/ICU)			69
PHC	Hospitalized		28	186
	ICU Patients		5	53
	On Ventilator		3	30
	Discharged (within the last 24 hours)			141
	Deaths			21

View British Columbia COVID-19 Dashboard

Situation Update

Today, 911 new cases of COVID-19 were announced for a total of 30,884 cases in BC.
- 21,998 people who tested positive have recovered.
There are 10,430 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.
There are 301 individuals currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 69 of whom are in intensive care.
New cases by health authority region: VCH – 153; Fraser Health – 649; Island Health - 27; Interior Health - 47; Northern Health - 35, and no new cases of people who reside outside of Canada.
There have been 11 new deaths, for a total of 395 COVID-related deaths in the province.
TransLink also updated their mask policy: in addition to wearing masks aboard TransLink vehicles, riders must also wear masks or face coverings while waiting for transit at all bus stops, bus loops, bus exchanges, stations and platforms.
Transit Police will also enforce fines of $230. The list of exemptions to this can be found here.
Read Friday's joint statement of BC's COVID-19 response.
For the latest information on the new provincial health orders, go to: www.gov.bc.ca/covid19

WHAT HAPPENS IF A STAFF GETS SICK OR IS EXPOSED TO COVID-19?

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

To help make sure you know what you’re responsible for and what you can expect if there is a possible or confirmed COVID-19 staff exposure where you work, we have developed a set of Q&As and flow chart.

PHC COVID RESPONSE UPDATE

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

Submitted by the PHC Pandemic Response Team

Providence Health Care is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic challenge in coordination with our Health Authority partners, providing supports to staff to manage patient and resident care, while adapting to new provincial orders and policies.

ASK US: YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19, ANSWERED – PART 3

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

CLICK HERE TO WATCH the third installment of “Ask Us” featuring Dr. Janet Kow, Vice President of Pandemic Response, answering staff questions about COVID-19.

VIRTUAL MEMORIAL AT MSJ 2ECU

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

On Friday, November 20, MSJ 2ECU held a virtual memorial over Zoom to remember and honor our residents who have passed on this past year.

FACES OF THE FRONT LINES AT PROVIDENCE

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

Meet William Grimm, who has only ever worked as an RN in the world of COVID-19.

FROM THE DAILY SCAN: UBC-PROVIDENCE SCIENTISTS JOIN FORCES WITH WESTJET AND YVR FOR COVID-19 TESTING STUDY

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

Over the last two decades, clinician-scientist Dr. Don Sin has spent his days doing research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease while also caring with patients with the debilitating disease. Then COVID-19 hit.

YOU ARE INVITED! PHC CREATING THE NEW FUTURE – DECEMBER OFFERINGS

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

COVID-19 has been a difficult time. As leaders, we have been challenged to adapt our leadership style — embracing whatever challenges come our way.

FROM THE DAILY SCAN: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PATIENTS DO BETTER WITH SURGICAL PROCEDURE THAN DRUGS AS INITIAL TREATMENT: STUDY

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

A new St. Paul's Hospital study shows more invasive ablation has better results than medication.

HOW TO FOSTER RESILIENCY IN KIDS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN CONTEXT OF COVID-19

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

Parenting at any time can be challenging; parenting during COVID-19 can be even more stressful. Here are some tips for supporting your child during COVID-19.

PROVIDENCE IN THE NEWS

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

Check out the latest media coverage featuring Providence Health Care.

Global News – St. Paul’s Hospital raises red flags about COVID-19 and blood clots (SPH, Dr. Anna Rahmani)
The Province – COVID-19: Blood clots appearing in younger and less-ill COVID-19 patients, says Vancouver doctor (SPH, Dr. Anna Rahmani)
Radio NL – Vancouver doctor, patient raising awareness about blood clot linked to COVID-19 (SPH, Dr. Anna Rahmani)
NEWS 1130 – ICU doctor says frontline workers suffer physical, emotional and spiritual toll fighting pandemic (SPH, Dr. Del Dorscheid
The Globe & Mail – Digital health care is here to stay: Here’s how it gets better (PHC, SPH, Soyean Kim)

STAFF WELLNESS AND SUPPORT

Nov 27, 2020 / 4:50pm PST

The Wellness & Support Team encourages you to reach out for help when you need it. You’re there for them. We’re there for you.

REMINDER: Please direct all media inquiries to Providence’s Communications & Public Relations team.

Elaine Yong, Senior Communication Specialist, Media Relations
Email: eyong@providencehealth.bc.ca

After-hours media line: (604) 312-3547

Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or concerns, please email COVID-19@providencehealth.bc.ca.

Information and resource links:
PHC has a website for staff, medical staff, and researchers to address concerns, questions, protocols and guidelines around sick-leave and compensation-in-lieu for COVID-19. Click here to view the website. This website will be updated daily and is accessible from work and home on your mobile or desktop devices. THIS SHOULD BE YOUR SOURCE OF TRUTH FOR INFORMATION.