Emergency care temporarily paused at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital
Dawson Creek’s sole emergency department is short staffed and, as a result, will be closed until 3 this afternoon.Â
New active measles cases reported in Northern Health
There are two new, active cases of measles in Northern Health after some weeks of only inactive instances being recorded.Â
New Dawson Creek and District Hospital to include Indigenous languages on signage
The new Dawson Creek and District Hospital will be trilingual as the health authority and city “create a welcoming environment and respectful environment for Indigenous patients, families, visitors, and staff.”Â
One new, inactive, case of measles reported in Northern Health
An inactive case of measles was confirmed to be in Northern Health according to the latest update on the highly contagious virus’ resurgence. Â
Toxic drug alert issued after pet sedative found in street drugs
Fentanyl, benzos, and a naloxone-resistant animal tranquilizer were discovered by Northern Health in a drug circulating their health region.Â
Emergency department in Chetwynd Hospital closed for 25 hours
“Staffing challenges” have led to a temporary 25 hour closure of the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.Â
Two new, inactive cases of measles are in Northern Health
There are no active measles cases in the province, but Northern Health’s total number of confirmed cases rose by two confirmed, inactive instances of the highly contagious disease.Â
No active or new cases of measles reported in B.C., according to update
B.C. is currently free from active measles cases, and there are no newly confirmed inactive cases in the province. The total number of confirmed cases stayed steady from the last update at 265. Â
Active measles case count drops to zero in Northern Health
Active measles cases in Northern Health have dropped to zero for the first time since Aug. 7, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s latest update.Â
New report shows over 200 cases of measles in Northern Health this year
Northern Health has reached an unfortunate milestone as the total measles case count hit 205 while the highly contagious virus continues to circulate its communities. Â
Six active cases of measles reported in Northern Health
The first of the B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s bi-weekly updates for the week of Sept. 8 showed yet another increase in measles cases in Northern Health, with six active cases being reported. Â
