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Wildfire season is upon us and that means the potential for low air quality – read the following to find out more about how to deal with air quality this summer
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 2 million with 490,000 recovered and 128,000 deaths. Physical distancing and self-isolation are in place in over 50 countries and affect over 2.3 billion people. While some countries have slowed the doubling rate of new cases and deaths, other areas…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) Within Canada the number of cases continues to rise across the country, but the rate of new cases appears to be slowing in most regions although at different rates. Despite this, areas or clusters of sustained infections and rising hospitalisations are still occurring. In Canada the overall “doubling time”…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) Presently we have over 8,600 confirmed cases with > 100 deaths or 3 per 1 million population in Canada which continues to rise. Canada’s death rate is at approximately 1% of confirmed cases. Canada is still in the early phase of the rapidly rising epidemic curve, as is the…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) Yesterday the IOC and Tokyo 2020 made the official announcement that the Games would now be postponed to 2021 which will allow athletes to have some certainty and reduce their training. Hygiene and Social Precautions: All Canadians should stay at home, work from home, and exercise at home to…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 350,000 globally, with approximately 100,000 recovered and over 15,000 deaths. The number of new cases continues to increase rapidly. Over 32,000 new cases were reported in the world yesterday, with the largest surges seen in USA, Italy, and Germany. In…
As a member of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, we are defined here in British Columbia by our commitment to Powering Performance and Inspiring Excellence. As part of that, we certainly put the good health and safety of Canada’s athletes, coaches, sport scientists, employees, sport partners, community supporters, and everyone in the…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) As of March 21 the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 285,000 globally, with approximately 91,000 recovered and over 11,800 deaths. The largest surges in cases continue to be in Europe (with Italy, France, Germany and Spain being hardest hit) and Iran. The USA has also reported…
SPORT MEDICINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE: (Excerpt) As of March 19 the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is over 220,000 globally, with approximately 85,000 recovered and over 9,000 deaths. The largest surges in cases continue to be in Europe with Italy, France, Germany and Spain being hardest hit. There are 171 countries reporting cases. Of…
After thorough discussion with our senior leadership team and following the recommendations of the government and in consultation with our Chief Medical Officer, we have decided to completely shut all our campuses (Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler) effective 5pm this afternoon, March 17. This is a change from Monday’s update in which some operations would continue at…