Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says it could be coming from the outside.
“Certainly, visitors are something we are concerned about — particularly unvaccinated people. And if that puts staff at risk, it puts other patients at risk,” she told CFJC News.
But as of Tuesday, visitors to acute care facilities must show proof of vaccination. Henry says what happens in the hospital is a reflection of the spread in the community.
“This virus is circulating in the community and can be transmitted in those indoor settings. Particularly if there are groups of people in a hospital room or a ward together,” said Henry.
Fenton says that the vaccines have been vital in easing the severity of the outbreak. She adds that the majority of the people who have tested positive in the outbreaks are vaccinated.
“It’s important to note that, I don’t think any of these people have been submitted to the ICU for reasons related to the COVID. That protection is really notable,” Dr. Fenton said.
Fenton says that she hoped the high vaccination rates in the city of Kamloops would have lead to less COVID-19 outbreaks.
“But our surrounding areas continue to have the lowest vaccination rates in the Interior and that’s definitely affecting us and we are seeing that,” she added.
Dr. Henry on RIH outbreak: “Certainly, visitors are something we are concerned about. Particularly unvaccinated people.” - CFJC Today Kamloops
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