Public health officials say a single case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at an Okanagan long-term care facility. On Thursday, provincial health officer Dr.
Bonnie Henry said the single case was identified at Hawthorne Park Retirement Residence in Kelowna. “Outbreak protocols have been implemented at that facility,” said Henry.
The Interior Health Authority (IHA) said “an outbreak has been declared at Hawthorn Park and Orchard Manor Community of Care after a staff member was diagnosed with COVID-19.” It added that “the staff member is in self-isolation at home.
No residents have been affected to date.” Interior Health says Hawthorn Park provides independent and assisted living services and Orchard Manor provides long-term care services.