Kelowna doctor reports 'critical shortage' of masks and PPE for healthcare workers. As many as 63 workers were isolated until May 15. A COVID-19 outbreak is declared at Bylands Nursery in West Kelowna after 14 temporary foreign workers test positive. Liquor and Cannabis stores, along with dry cleaners, make the B.C. Provinces compile lists of essential services. Food delivery services report massive uptick in business. The Federal Government announces a 75 per cent wage subsidy to support small businesses. There are 88 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, the highest number reported so far. A repayment freeze on Canada Student Loans is put in place. The Federal Government announces the Canada Emergency Response Benefit that will provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their incomes as a result of COVID-19. Videos emerge of Vancouver residents on their balconies applauding hospital workers. student loan repayments until September and initiates deferrals for hydro and ICBC payments. Premier John Horgan announces one-off $1,000 payment for anybody unable to work due to COVID-19. Some Interior supermarkets announce a $2 an hour pay increase for store employees.ī.C. Air Canada suspends flights which service the Kelowna and Kamloops Airports. Henry orders all spas, salons and tattoo shops to close. The Regional District of Central Okanagan shuts down playgrounds.ĭr. Henry orders the closure of all restaurants in the province. The City of Kamloops declares a local state of emergency. There are 12 COVID-19 cases within Interior Health's region. The new normal starts to be seen as Kelowna's Orchard Park Mall is eerily quiet. Costco implements buying limits and social distancing rules. Province announces schools won't reopen after spring break.ī.C. The cap on gatherings is lowered to 50 people. Henry announces people need to stay six feet apart. Henry uses the new powers and orders all bars and nightclubs closed. The Government of Canada announces it is barring foreign nationals from all countries except the U.S. Other resorts in the region follow suit over the following days. More reports come in of supermarket shelves stripped bare of basic foods. The NHL, WHL and the BCHL suspend their 2019-2020 hockey seasons. Anyone returning to Canada must stay away from work or school for 14 days and Canadian government recommends against all non-essential travel outside of Canada. government says all gatherings over 250 people must be cancelled. The World Health Organization announces COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic. Government confirms COVID-19 cases at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver. Walmarts in Penticton, Vernon, Kelowna and Kamloops are completely sold out of face masks and hand sanitizer.ī.C. Stores across the Interior run out of toilet paper. Reports of shoppers loading up with toilet paper. government announces the person with the first case of COVID-19 in the province has fully recovered.įederal Health Minister Patty Hajdu encourages Canadians to s tockpile food and medication in case they or a loved one falls ill with the novel coronavirus. The World Health Organization announces COVID-19 as the name for the novel coronavirus disease.įirst COVID-19 case recorded in the Interior Health region.ī.C.
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