Why we’re seeing fewer COVID-19 cases, and other reflections about the state of Island Health

Times Colonist: COVID-19 has changed the way we work, live and connect with each other in ways we never would have imagined just one year ago. Island Health has risen to the challenge by continuing to provide health and care, while responding to a pandemic and an incredibly challenging opioid overdose crisis. As we look back at the past year — and look ahead to the year to come — we must pause to remember those we lost — the grandparents, parents, children, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and friends — from these two public health emergencies.