UPDATE: 15 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 5 deaths

The new cases bring B.C.’s total number of cases to 2,407. 359 of those cases are currently active in the province.

Five deaths were reported today (May 15) four in the Fraser Health Region, and one in Vancouver Coastal Health. This brings B.C.’s death toll to 140.

“We must continue to be measured and thoughtful with each step forward in our COVID-19 recovery. The new outbreaks demonstrate that there continues to be risk of COVID-19 in our communities.”–Statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix

One new acute-care outbreak has been reported in the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. To date, there are 15 long-term care or assisted living facilities and five acute-care units that have active cases.

One new community outbreak was also reported today at a fruit and vegetable plant in Coquitlam, an investigation is ongoing and active contract tracing is underway, the plant remains open at this time.

Photo Courtesy, Province of British Columbia Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

UPDATE: 15 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 5 deaths

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