Interior Health is reporting 29 cases of COVID-19 in Revelstoke as of Friday, November 27.
It’s an increase of seven cases in one day since Interior Health (IH) first disclosed the Revelstoke case count in Revelstoke on November 26.
IH is calling the Revelstoke cases a community cluster.
“Cases at this time have an average age in the low 30s,” IH said in response to questions from revelstokemountaineer.com “Additional cases are not unexpected as the public health investigation continues.”
The COVID-19 testing facility at Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke has been busy all week, with IH providing more testing slots.
IH said it was important for local residents remains to follow all public health direction and respect public health orders currently in place.
“We need the community’s support to contain this cluster and reduce the risk of further exposures, especially for those vulnerable to more significant health impacts of COVID-19,” the health authority said in a statement.
IH said there are currently no public exposure notifications or outbreaks.
Interior Health reminded people that, “we need them to limit all non-essential travel right now. This means, sticking to your own communities, skiing at your own ski hill, only going to restaurants with your family bubble, etc.”
IH asked residents to take the following COVID-19 precautions:
- Keep to your household bubbles and avoid social gatherings.
- Stay home when you are sick and get tested if you have any symptoms consistent with COVID (see below).
- Practise physical distancing and use a mask if you cannot.
- Wash your hands often.
Testing by appointment only is available locally. Testing is not recommended for individuals who do not have symptoms.
On Friday, November 27, the provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, reported 911 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., bringing the total to 30,884. There were 47 new cases in Interior Health. Across the province, there are 301 people in hospital with 69 in critical care. There have been 11 new deaths bringing the total to 395.
Booking a test
IH provided the following advice on booking a test:
Online: You can book an appointment online through the COVID-19 Test Booking Form.
By phone: the COVID-19 Test Booking Line at 1-877-740-7747 for assistance with booking your test.
Testing is available for people with cold, influenza, or COVID-19-like symptoms, including:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Loss of sense of taste or smell
- Body aches (muscles and joints aching)
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Other milder symptoms may include: runny nose, fatigue, sore throat, vomiting and red eyes.
What did you think of this story?
Your feedback after we publish a story helps ensure we're always improving our reporting to better serve you
