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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over By Interior Health At Williams Lake Seniors Village

Interior Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak over at Williams Lake Seniors Village.

There were 2 COVID-19 cases linked to the outbreak, one resident and one staff.

Interior Health said in a release that all eligible residents and staff at Williams Lake Seniors Village long-term care have been offered their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Susan Brown, Interior Health president, and CEO said “I want to thank the staff for their commitment and dedication during this outbreak and everyone in the community for their support. Thanks to their efforts, staff were able to limit the spread within the facility while ensuring the people living there received the best possible care.”

An outbreak is declared over when two incubation periods, or 28 days, have passed from the last onset of symptoms in a resident.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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