For the third week in a row (Dec 27 to January 16) there were no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Powell River Local Health Area (includes City of Powell River, qathet Regional District (minus Lasqueti), and Tla’amin Nation). 

Along with sunnier days, we are happy to report that the first COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Powell River and are being administered in long-term care facilities. You can see more information about the arrival of vaccines in this Peak article from today.

COVID-19 Community Survey conducted in 2020. Its intent is to illustrate how COVID-19 has impacted
Powell River and how respondents could be best supported during this time.

The stormy weather, followed by brief periods of beautiful calm, seems appropriate for our COVID update this week. While we still have a lot of rough weather ahead in the pandemic, we are seeing glimpses of clearer skies locally right now.

Each week we do our best to keep you updated on the latest news about COVID-19 with local and regional perspectives including case counts, testing, vaccines and more.

We have several updates to share this evening on case counts, vaccines, and other information.