Further testing of individuals has allowed Interior Health (IH) to identify an additional location in Kelowna where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19.

As part of the ongoing investigations, six cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed among employees at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). IH’s investigation indicates these cases are connected to the cluster of cases in the community.

Interior Health is pleased to confirm that outreach ophthalmology clinic services at Kootenay Lake Hospital will start on July 15, 2020.

Interior Health’s Medical Health Officer has issued an order for the Krazy Cherry Fruit Co. in Oliver due to two positive COVID-19 cases associated with this farm.

The Province and Interior Health are helping to meet the needs of the growing seniors' population with the largest one-time increase in long-term care beds in the region in over 15 years.

Further testing of individuals who gathered at various Kelowna locations between June 25 and July 6 has allowed Interior Health to identify additional locations in Kelowna where individuals may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Contact tracing and further investigation of current COVID-19 cases has allowed Interior Health to identify two specific locations in Kelowna where individuals may recently have been exposed to COVID-19.

We were recently made aware of a report of an unacceptable, racist practice that may be occurring in emergency departments in B.C.

In areas throughout the Interior region, river levels have been high due to snowmelt and rainfall. The River Forecast Centre continues to monitor conditions. Part of being prepared includes being aware of water safety following local flooding.