By Veronica Beltran

covid 19 update

UPDATE: 1 death, 42 new cases of COVID-19 in BC

Mar 25, 2020 | 3:08 PM

VICTORIA—Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced one death and 42 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today, March 25.

The new cases brings the provincial total to 659 confirmed cases.

By health region:

• 339 Vancouver Coastal Health
• 218 Fraser Health
• 47 Vancouver Island
• 46 Interior Health
• 9 Northern Health

64 people are currently hospitalized and 43 people have recovered from the virus.

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Dr. Henry says she also has concerns about a possible spread of COVID-19 in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Henry says many residents in the impoverished community have underlying health conditions and may be more vulnerable to having severe illness from the virus.

She says they have plans in place to manage and protect those living in the community, including how to help them isolate and care for those who are ill.

Henry also reminded everyone about the importance of not gathering in large groups.

“An order is in place prohibiting gatherings larger than 50 people. This is not an order of convenience, but a requirement to protect everyone in our province – especially our elders and those most vulnerable to severe illness – from COVID-19,” she said.

“We remind all British Columbians that while 50 is the number, the smaller, the better. Community connection is very important during this challenging time, but it must be done safely, either virtually or with physical distance. Celebrations and ceremonies need to be postponed.