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International Nurses Day

‘COVID-19 has reminded us all of the…dedication…it takes to be a nurse,’: Premier releases statement on International Nurses Day

May 12, 2020 | 9:29 AM

VICTORIA–May 12th is International Nurses Day and B.C. Premier John Horgan has released a statement in recognition.

In the statement Horgan says that in appreciation of B.C. nurses, the Province proclaims May 11-17, Nursing Week.

“This year, British Columbians join people from around the world in raising our hands to the nurses working tirelessly to help people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has reminded us all of the selflessness, dedication and leadership it takes to be a nurse.”

May 12th also marks the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. As a nurse she helped lay the foundation for safe,sanitary medical practices in the 19th and 20th centuries.

“Nightingale was famously quoted as saying, ‘How very little can be done under the spirit of fear,’ and I think these words can inspire us all to act with courage and determination during the COVID-19 crisis,” read Horgan’s statement.

“On behalf of British Columbians, thank you to B.C.’s nurses for moving heaven and earth to help people with COVID-19 and all the other medical needs that don’t stop during a pandemic. We recognize that you are being pushed to the limit, which is why we must all keep doing our part to protect and support B.C.’s front line workers and our health care system.”

Horgan adds that like many British Columbians he too has been standing on his front porch banging pots and pans together in honour frontline health care workers.