There were 2 new cases of COVID-19 in the Powell River Local Health Area for the period of March 14-20 (includes City of Powell River, qathet Regional District (minus Lasqueti), and Tla’amin Nation).

Public vaccinations for people aged 80 and older and Indigenous people aged 65 and older began in Powell River on the upper floor of the Powell River Recreation Complex (Complex Clinic) this week.

March 11 marked one year since the pandemic officially started. It has been a long ride, and we still have a distance to go. However, with a new public vaccination clinic opening on the upper floor of the Powell River Recreation Complex next week (Monday, March 15), there is light at the end of the tunnel. Signs of spring are also bringing signs of hope and joy.

The upper floor of the Powell River Recreation Complex – the “Complex Clinic” is being transitioned this week. Since October this has been the location of community drive-thru COVID-19 testing and assessment, but as of Monday, March 15 it will be reopened as the site where public COVID-19 vaccinations will take place.

Mental health is a hot topic in the news these days. A year into the pandemic there are few of us who are not feeling the strain of isolation and restrictions on our normal activities with friends and family. Children and teenagers are no exception.

One new case of COVID-19 in the Powell River Local Health Area has been reported by the BC Centre for Disease Control for the week of February 21 – 27 (includes City of Powell River, qathet Regional District (minus Lasqueti), and Tla’amin Nation).