By Greg Fry

COVID-19

10 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., none in northern B.C.

May 23, 2020 | 1:23 PM

VICTORIA — Ten new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. over the past 24 hours, though none in the Northern Health region where the number of test positive cases remains at 62.

The number of test positive cases in B.C. since the pandemic began sits at 2517, though 2057 people, or 82 per cent, have fully recovered according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Dr.Henry says 39 people are now hospitalized in B.C. because of COVID-19, while eight people are currently in critical care or intensive care units.

Sadly, there were two additional deaths reported today in B.C. for a total of 157.

In her update, Dr. Henry addressed her decision to limit the number of cars allowed to participate in drive-in concerts which forced the postponement of tonight’s show outside CN Centre.

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“I know it was as challenge for some but we need to be careful.”

She added that the more cars she allows to congregate increases the chance of people contracting COVID-19 and said this is not a risk we should be taking at this time.