COVID-19 Archives - Page 8 of 12 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Free coping strategy courses offered for essential workers

Driftwood Staff - May 20, 2020

Two free online courses for essential workers have been highlighted by the Salt Spring Island Community Health Society. “As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people’s...

Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association Message for May 14

Contributed Article - May 14, 2020

Dear Salt Springers, Again, we thank you for your excellent efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve in weeks past. It is because of your dedication...

Gulf Islands School District prepares to offer limited in-class learning

Elizabeth Nolan - May 13, 2020

The Gulf Islands School District is making preparations to offer some in-class learning in the first week of June as directed by the BC...

Pandemic Postcard Project creates record of the times

Gail Sjuberg - May 13, 2020

Salt Spring Literacy has launched a local edition of The Pandemic Postcard Project. Initiated by Literacy Alberni, the project fosters community connection and legacy-keeping...

Health officer explains testing strategy for COVID-19 in B.C.

Contributed Article - May 12, 2020

By Dr. BONNIE HENRY Provincial Health Officer Testing for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases is a core tenet of public health. It tells us the what, who...

Lady Minto staff get COVID All-Star Nod

Driftwood Staff - May 7, 2020

Dr. Holly Slakov and the Lady Minto Hospital team have received COVID All-Star kudos from the South Island Medical Staff Association. Dr. David Beaver...

B.C. sets cautious plan for reopening the province

Driftwood Staff - May 7, 2020

Premier John Horgan and Dr. Bonnie Henry laid out the province’s plan for a gradual “restart” on Wednesday, beginning with giving the green light...

Emergency fund shares dollars

Gail Sjuberg - April 29, 2020

The Salt Spring Island Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Relief Fund continues to grow and has already put $83,033 into the hands of Salt...

Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association April 27 message

Contributed Article - April 27, 2020

Plans are being made to open up businesses and relax some of the restrictive measures that we have all been living with. This is...

Salt Spring residents can now self refer for COVID-19 testing

Contributed Article - April 23, 2020

April 23 - Lady Minto Hospital Medical Staff Association - Covid-19 Update As most people know, there are COVID-19 outbreaks around the province, including one on a...

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