By Roy L Hales
Late yesterday afternoon, the BC Centre for Disease Control released more information about the spread of COVID 19 on Vancouver Island.
Active cases during the week ending on Saturday, Feb. 27. Screenshot form BC Centre for Disease Control.
During the week ending on Feb. 27, there were 58 active cases in North Vancouver Island: 44 of these were in the Comox Valley, 13 in the Greater Campbell River Area and one in North Vancouver Island.
The worst outbreaks were to the south, in Central Vancouver Island.
This is the most up to date information, pertaining to Local Health Areas, released to the public.
Variants, hospitalizations and deaths
The BCCDC also released a COVID-19 update report for the week of Feb. 14-20.
At that time, there were 157 cases of the UK variant (B.1.1.7) and 23 cases of the South African variant (B.1.351) in British Columbia. The report did not identify the infected communities.
Fewer elderly people are being admitted to hospitals and the average age of admission is now 55 years.
There were no deaths for people 29 or younger and the average age for COVID-19 related deaths was 80.
More up to date statistics from Island Health show that, as of yesterday, the number of active cases has dropped to 270: 68 of these are in North Vancouver Island.
There are currently 16 Vancouver Island residents in hospitals and one in critical care.