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Vancouver Coastal Health declares COVID-19 outbreak over at Hollyburn House
B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer rescinds orders for COVID-19
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Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at The Care Centre at Hollyburn House. During the outbreak, one resident and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and there were no deaths among staff or residents.
The home is now open to new admissions and transfers and is working to resume all group activities and visitation. Ongoing infection prevention and control protocols are in place to protect residents and staff.
VCH is responsible for the delivery of $4.1 billion in community, hospital and long-term care to more than one million people in communities including Richmond, Vancouver, the North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky corridor, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola. VCH also provides specialized care and services for people throughout B.C., and is the province's hub of health-care education and research.
Jeremy Deutsch
Public Affairs Specialist
Vancouver Coastal Health