Timeline photosAs COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, many people and businesses will be going at their own pace, for their own reasons. That includes individual businesses and event organizers who can choose to continue requiring people to wear masks on their premises or at their event. Let’s remember to be respectful and kind, and consider others' situations and comfort levels. Thank you for doing your part as we move forward together.![]()
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Learn more: gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions
Omicron is spreading rapidly, but getting vaccinated – including your booster shot – will help protect you from serious illness and hospitalizations. We must all do our part to help slow the spread of Omicron. That means:![]()
✅ Get vaccinated![]()
✅ Stay home if you feel sick![]()
✅ Wear your mask![]()
✅ Keep your distance![]()
✅ Clean your hands often![]()
✅ Follow public health orders![]()
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Learn more about current public health orders: gov.bc.ca/Covid19Restrictions
Additional public health measures have been put in place to help further protect people and our health care system, as BC experiences a rapid and concerning increase in COVID-19 cases. ![]()
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Strengthened measures include:![]()
• New public health orders effective December 22, 2021 at 11:59PM to January 18, 2022 at 11:59PM![]()
• Expanded use of rapid tests![]()
• Accelerated roll-out of boosters for general population from January to March 2022![]()
• Postponing non-urgent scheduled surgeries starting January 4, 2022 to help manage pressure on acute care facilities ![]()
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As we have for the last two years, we need to keep working together to protect our loved ones and help slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/Covid19Restrictions
Coming to Pender in January!![]()
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Pender Island Whole Community Vaccination Clinic: Jan 18-21, 2022 ![]()
Appointment bookings will be open to all Pender Island Residents – all ages – for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Booster shots at the Whole Community Clinic. To book an appointment call 1-833-838-2323. Have your BC Care Card number handy - you will need to provide your postal code. You may also receive an invitation to book an appointment. ![]()
If you are not able to book on-line, please call 1-833-838-2323 to book your spot. Please be patient and keep trying, either on-line or on the phone. The call centres are busy booking appointments for clinics all over Island Health. Please know that staff at the front desk of the Pender Island Medical Clinic can not book appointments, nor can the Public Health Nurse. You must book online or by calling 1-833-838-2323. ![]()
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 must be registered before you can make an appointment for them. If anyone over 11 wishes to have their first COVID-19 vaccination you must register. You can register here www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/register ![]()
For more information about Island Health’s Whole Community Vaccination Approach click here:![]()
www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/taking-whole-community-approach![]()
How to get vaccinated for COVID-19![]()
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We are taking a “whole of community” approach to immunization in communities where there is a small population and there are barriers to accessing larger immunization clinics.
Daily new cases of COVID-19 have nearly doubled in the last week. To help keep people safe over the holidays, new provincial health officer orders are in effect as of December 20 until January 31. Orders include:![]()
• Indoor personal gatherings are limited to your household plus one other household or 10 visitors. Everyone aged 12+ must be vaccinated.![]()
• No New Year's Eve parties. Organized gatherings restricted to seated only (no mingling or dancing).![]()
• Organized events of all sizes require scanning the BC Vaccine card or proof of being fully vaccinated to attend.![]()
• No moving between tables at restaurants, mask required when not seated.![]()
• Large events of 1000+ people restricted to 50% seated capacity limits![]()
• Pausing all sports tournaments.![]()
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Learn more: gov.bc.ca/Covid19Restrictions