COVID-19 Staff Bulletin - Nov. 9, 2020

Nov 9, 2020 / 6:53pm PST

“Especially with Remembrance Day ahead, let’s all look to our veterans who have shown us how important it is to persevere when there seems to be more darkness than light.” - Dr. Bonnie Henry

Please note: Numbers are updated at approximately 5 p.m. each day.

		New Cases	Today's Total Cases	Cumulative Total
BC	Total	998 (for two days)	4,891	18,714 (13,425 recovered)
	Hospitalized		133	1,144
	ICU Patients		43
	Deaths	5		281
VCH/PHC	Hospitalized	1	57	385
	ICU Patients		17	146
	On Ventilator		10	82
	Discharged	2	5	286
	Deaths (hospital/ICU)			46
SPH	Hospitalized		20
	ICU Patients		8
	On Ventilator		5
	Discharged (within the last 24 hours)		1
	Deaths
MSJ	Hospitalized		1
	Discharged		0

Situation Update

Today, two 24-hour periods were reported, for a total of 998 new cases of COVID-19 in BC.
There are 18,714 total cases in the province.
New cases by health authority region: VCH – 210; Fraser Health – 737; Island Health - 12; Interior Health - 28; Northern Health -11.
There have been five new deaths, for a total of 281 COVID-related deaths in BC.
In total, 32 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and four acute-care facilities have active outbreaks.
On Saturday, new regional provincial health orders were put in place in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions in response to a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and health-care outbreaks. The orders are in effect starting Saturday until Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at noon.
The purpose of the new orders is to break the chains of transmission connected to social gatherings occurring at a rapid rate in this part of the province.
This latest action is about putting a short-term pause on non-essential activities and travel to ensure our essential activities – like school and work – can safely continue. Read more on the new Public Health Orders below.
Read Monday's full provincial Joint Statement.
For the latest COVID numbers across the province, please see the BCCDC dashboard.

NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Nov 9, 2020 / 6:53pm PST

Over the weekend, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry introduced a number of new temporary, public health orders that apply to all individuals, places of work and businesses in the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions to help curb the recent increase in cases in the province.

IMPORTANT POLICY UPDATE: MASK USE IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Nov 9, 2020 / 6:53pm PST

The Ministry of Health has announced a new provincial policy that requires all health care workers, non-clinical staff, patients and visitors to wear a medical mask at all times in health care facilities and settings where health care is provided.

GET YOUR FLU IMMUNIZATION TODAY AT ONE OF OUR FLU CLINICS

Nov 9, 2020 / 6:53pm PST

All Health Care staff, volunteers, visitors, contractors, students and medical staff in patient care areas are required to receive the influenza vaccination or wear a surgical/procedure mask during flu season.

NEW PAID EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY: BECOME A REGISTERED CARE AIDE

Nov 9, 2020 / 6:53pm PST

We need your help! COVID-19 has increased the need for health care assistants in long-term care (LTC) and assisted-living services. In response, the province has partnered with health organizations to offer a new expedited education program that provides paid education and on-the-job training to become a registered Care Aide.

PROVIDENCE’S BRIAN SMITH NAMED TOP BC PHOTOGRAPHER

Nov 9, 2020 / 6:53pm PST

Providence Health Care’s photographer, Brian Smith, has been named BC’s “2020 Photographer of the Year” by the Professional Photographers of Canada Association, BC division.

STAFF WELLNESS AND SUPPORT

Nov 9, 2020 / 6:53pm PST

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