â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

SPECIAL REPORT: Dr. Rakel Kling of Northern Health discusses COVID-19 case surge

Today (Monday), Vista Radio conducted an interview with Northern Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Rakel Kling.

We touched on a number of topics including:

  • The recent surge in cases the health authority has seen since September 1st
  • How closely the exposures at schools are being monitored
  • Is it worrisome indigenous communities like Witset and Nak’azdli experienced close to 30 test positive cases between them
  • What lessons did Northern Health learn from the Haida Gwaii outbreak in July?
  • How does the health authority plan to up its testing levels in relation to the province’s fall/winter pandemic plan?
  • Determining the symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 since many of them mirror each other

LISTEN HERE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW:

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Regional Hospital Board Contribute Funding for Health Workers Childcare

The Cariboo Regional District is contributing funding to support the construction of a childcare centre with Interior Health. Finding a childcare and daycare centre in the Cariboo-Chilcotin is one of the main reasons bringing in long-term healthcare professionals to the region has been difficult, says Al Richmond, Chair of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board (CCRHD).

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning over Quesnel

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning across the North Cariboo and in Quesnel.

G.R Baker Emergency Department Closed Until Morning

Northern Health advises Quesnel and area residents that the emergency room at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital will be closed from 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 18, until 8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19.

KIJHL Announce Home Openers For 2025/2026 Season

The KIJHL has announced the regular schedule and home openers for the 2025/2026 season. The regular season starts on September 19, and each team will compete in 44 games during the regular season, which concludes on February 28, 2026.

Accident on Highway 97 On Ramp Closed Section Briefly

A single vehicle merging onto Highway 97 Northbound in Quesnel, hit a traffic pole. Police and the Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department closed the ramp down as the accident was assessed. Only the driver of the vehicle was taken to the hospital with suspected minor injuires.
- Advertisement -