Two COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes in Kelowna and Penticton have been declared over.

Outbreaks at Mountainview Village in Kelowna and Village by the Station in Penticton are now over, according to Interior Health (IH).

IH stated Jan. 20 an outbreak is declared over when two incubation periods, or 28 days, have passed from the last onset of symptoms in a resident.

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In addition, all eligible residents and staff at both care homes have been offered their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Interior Health president and CEO, Susan Brown, thanked the staff at each home for their commitment and dedication during the outbreaks.

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In total, 10 cases of the virus were linked to Village by the Station; five residents and five staff. One resident died as a result.

At Mountainview Village, eight residents and eight staff tested positive. Two residents died due to their illness.

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