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New data shows COVID-19 case decline on North Island

It was up and now it’s back down again. The latest data shows a decline in the number of active COVID-19 cases on North Vancouver Island.

From Nov. 7 to 13, the BCCDC reported a total of 73 active cases for the region. But now, it’s pointing to 33 cases between Nov. 14 and 20.

Meanwhile, farther south, it’s a different story: Campbell River saw a jump in COVID cases. Between Nov. 7 and 13, that region had 9 active cases and now it’s up to 22.

Potential COVID-19 exposures at North Island schools:

More potential COVID-19 exposures at schools within School District 85.

On the North Island, Fort Rupert Elementary and Eagle View Elementary have been added to Island Health’s β€˜Potential Exposures in Schools’ list. For both, dates were Nov. 15, 16 and 17.

More details here.

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