B.C. Kelowna’s Mountain View Village long-term care home outbreak has grown by three to 10 cases. Five residents and five staff members have tested positive for the virus. Watson Road Elementary School . 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To date, 44 of the cases reside on Big White Mountain and 57 remain active. Resort management at Big White said it called upon health officials to conduct testing on site because of concerns of COVID-19 spread at a number of well-attended parties hosted by resort staff. More information regarding the City's response to COVID-19 Basran says with the new cases of COVID-19, it's now more important than ever to follow the directions made by the province. They are: École Casorso Elementary School . "We have seen many people live in the same household become a positive case, so that is not unexpected," she said. A cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the Big White resort community near Kelowna, B.C., has grown to 60 confirmed cases, according to the Interior Health Authority. Coronavirus: Entire class at Kelowna elementary school told to self-isolate after exposure case ... Canada adds over 7,000 new coronavirus cases for 1st time since pandemic began. "We are seeing COVID-19 across the region and Big White is no exception. One-hundred and-four (104) of the cases were in Interior H... Nov 23, 2020 cluster which began around Canada Day as tourists flocked to the sunny tourist hot spot in the Interior. On Sunday, the school district announced an exposure event at Glenrosa Middle School in West Kelowna. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. "In the community right now, there are a lot of nervous young people," Big White marketing director Michael Ballingall said on Monday. COVID-19 testing underway at Big White Ski Resort after several staff parties reported, Extraordinarily long lineups prompt Sunshine Village to close access when parking lot full, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The exact number of cases of this school is also unknown. is reporting 1,933 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend, along with 17 new deaths. The total number of deaths from the coronavirus remains at seven. since Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 3,115. That brings the total to seven coronavirus cases linked to Kelowna Secondary, as of Nov. 8. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. KELOWNA, B.C. Additional links are listed below to other sources of information, which are also being updated frequently. Approximately 600 people are employed by the resort this season. Four Kelowna schools recorded COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The response to the COVID-19 public health issue can evolve quickly. Village by the Station long-term care home in Penticton remains at four positive cases of coronavirus. The Big White resort community has a year-round population of 251, according to the 2016 Census, but that number swells to more than 2,000 during the winter. B.C. This page will carry updates from official sources relating to travel and tourism in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan. The Interior Health Authorityhas confirmed a second case of COVID-19at Kelowna Secondary School. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Arrested at outdoor rink Calgary 1:45 pm - 8,943 views; Canada hits 500,000 cases Canada 1:00 pm - 2,286 views; Opponents on all sides Canada 7:24 am - 5,242 views; More Canada News Ballingall said many of them are under the age of 30, away from home for possibly the first time. Another 4 Kelowna schools record COVID-19 cases. Home / Our community / COVID-19 / City of Kelowna - COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response . Two elementary schools in Kelowna have recorded COVID-19 cases. ", Brady Strachan is a CBC reporter based in Kelowna, B.C. Coronavirus: Dates of COVID-19 outbreak at Okanagan school expanded, 11 cases now confirmed By Doyle Potenteau Global News Posted October 23, 2020 3:47 pm Interior Health conducted 140 tests at the ski resort over the course of two days, focusing on people living in large households even if they were asymptomatic, said medical health officer Dr. Silvina Mema. A cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the Big White resort community near Kelowna, B.C., has grown to 60 confirmed cases, according to the Interior Health Authority. B.C. The health authority said it is confident with the ski resort's safety plan and said outdoor activities at Big White are safe as long as people follow the direction of public health officials. ... Four sites in Kelowna… recorded 17 deaths from COVID-19 and 1,933 cases over the weekend Full coverage at CTVNews.ca/Coronavirus 'Good Doctor' actor battling COVID-19 … Over 60 test positive cases of COVID-19 have now been linked to the Kelowna, B.C. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. The highest total in the Interior is seen in the Central Okanagan, which includes the city of Kelowna. B.C. Long-term care home resident in Kelowna dies from COVID-19 – Dec 3, 2020 ... B.C. On Wednesday, Interior Health announced that it would be using a new counting method when it came to the number of cases linked to the Kelowna cluster during the Canada Day … COVID-19 cases confirmed at two Kelowna schools According to SD23, individuals are self-isolating at home with support from public health teams Dec. 11, 2020 12:00 a.m. Besides Kelowna, Strachan has covered stories for CBC News in Winnipeg, Brandon, Vancouver and internationally. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments. A cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to Big White ski resort near Kelowna, B.C., has grown to 60 confirmed cases, according to the Interior Health Authority. New COVID-19 cases by local health area, identified between Dec. 6 and 12. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic started to 2,998. The data shows 26 new cases of COVID-19 found in the Kamloops Local Health Area during that week. Coronavirus: Entire class at Kelowna elementary school told to self-isolate after exposure case ... Canada adds over 7,000 new coronavirus cases for 1st time since pandemic began. Comments are welcome while open. A man in his 80s previously died in the Mountain View outbreak. sees 624 more COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths, 3 Chilliwack churches fined $18,400 for violating B.C.’s COVID ban on gatherings, Interior Health ‘cautiously optimistic’ following drop in COVID-19 cases, testing at Big White, Big White Ski Resort pulls passes, cancels bookings for non-locals, Kelowna’s Gospel Mission adapts annual Christmas dinner due to COVID-19, 16 additional cases identified in Big White COVID-19 cluster, Canada’s deficit hit $216.6B between April and October from COVID-19 relief, Feds to invest $9 million in COVID treatments as vaccine rollout ramps up. Another COVID-19 case confirmed at Kelowna Secondary School Interior Health has confirmed a member of the community has tested positive for the virus Nov. 24, 2020 12:00 a.m. B.C. A pair of Kelowna public schools are dealing with newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Another 4 Kelowna schools record COVID-19 cases. The person was a resident at Mountainview Village in Kelowna. This compares to 29 cases found in Kamloops during the entire month of October . economy improving, but new community cases show virus fight far from over Comments "This highlights the importance of limiting social activities and following COVID-19 protocols when indoors.". British PM announced gatherings in southern England are cancelled due to rapidly spreading infections, Six flights to or from YLW carried COVID-positive passengers, Another 10 per cent said news of the vaccines left them feeling somewhat pessimistic about the new year, One thing still unclear is whether Canada will experience a baby boom or baby bust due to COVID-19, For Tam the vaccines represent hope, but what keeps her up is the fear that not enough people will take them, British Columbians will get their first doses this month, Knox Studio wanted to bring holiday cheer to people as they stay home this Christmas season, Waste disposal of masks becoming environmental concern globally, but not yet in the Okanagan, Misinformation about COVID-19 could prove deadly, McKinney Place in Oliver currently has 56 cases of the virus, The total number of cases in the region is now at 3,124, RCMP issue fines on Dec. 17 for repeated offences. The Central Okanagan School District also confirms a member of the Kelowna Secondary School community has tested positive for COVID-19. Updated Friday, November 20 The City continues to follow the lead of the Provincial Health Ministry and work with Interior Health to deal with the COVID-19 situation locally. Watson Road Elementary School . An unconfirmed number of cases have been announced by School District 23 (SD23), at Rutland Senior Secondary School. Along with four new confirmed cases on Thursday, the “Kelowna cluster” now comprises 130 COVID-19 cases – more than half of all active cases in … Almost 1,000 in isolation after COVID-19 exposures at Kelowna events. — Big White Ski Resort says it has fired "a number" of staff after a cluster of 60 cases of COVID-19 was discovered earlier this week. The response to the COVID-19 public health issue can evolve quickly. One person has died in a declared coronavirusoutbreak at a long-term care home in the Okanagan. There’s plenty of speculation that one of British Columbia’s presumptive cases of coronavirus is in Kelowna and that the person travelled through Penticton on their way from Vancouver. Published July 22, 2020 Updated July 23, 2020 . Interior Health is warning people they might have been exposed to COVID-19 at a Kelowna restaurant, as the number of cases connected to exposure events in that city continues to rise. Health officials reminded resort residents that socialization must be limited to people in their immediate households, in keeping with an order by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, which extended a ban on social gatherings until Jan. 8. The Interior Health region saw a record high 99 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total active cases across the region to 758. officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at events in Kelowna The week in COVID-19: B.C. reports 694 new COVID-19 cases … Late Wednesday, cases were announced at two Kelowna schools. Our top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of the public and our employees. For the second day in a row, SD23 confirmed exposures of COVID-19 at Canyon Falls Middle School. Meanwhile, the outbreak at Kelowna's Mountainview Village remains at seven cases, while the outbreak at Penticton's Village by the Station remains at … This page will carry updates from official sources relating to travel and tourism in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan. One-hundred and-four (104) of the cases were in Interior H... Nov 23, 2020 A pair of Kelowna public schools are dealing with newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Interior Health has issued an advisory about COVID-19 exposure in downtown Kelowna after eight people tested positive for the coronavirus. Follow his tweets @BradyStrachan. Another 91 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported within the Interior Health region over the past 24 hours. "Large households and social gatherings appear to be responsible for much of the COVID-19 transmissions related to this cluster," the statement reads. Interior Health is warning people they might have been exposed to COVID-19 at a Kelowna restaurant, as the number of cases connected to exposure events in that city continues to rise. They are: École Casorso Elementary School . 1:49 Long-term care home resident in Kelowna dies from COVID-19. is reporting 1,933 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend, along with 17 new deaths. The health authority said the … Andrea Woo. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. We take COVID-19 (Coronavirus) seriously and are following the direction of the Provincial Health Ministry to deal with the COVID-19 situation in British Columbia. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Additional links are listed below to other sources of information, which are also being updated frequently. ... B.C. On Monday, health official announced 62 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. Interior Health addresses rumours that a coronavirus case is in Kelowna If you’re active on social media, you’ve probably seen the rumours by now. Outreach testing at the resort community will continue, she said. Four Kelowna schools recorded COVID-19 cases on Thursday. The spread of the disease in the mountain community is mostly due to shared housing and people socializing with one another, health officials said Tuesday in a statement. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. A cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to the Big White resort community near Kelowna, B.C., has grown to 60 confirmed cases, according to the Interior Health Authority. The Kelowna area has seen a sharp rise in COVID-19 in recent weeks, with daily new cases rising tenfold since early November and per capita case loads among the highest in British Columbia. 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