Two weeks since last reported case of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 32 new cases in B.C.

The new cases bring B.C.’s total of test-positive cases to 2,822. There are 182 active cases in B.C., of those 14 are in hospital, with six in ICU.

One new death was reported today (June 22) bringing B.C.’s death toll to 169.

There are no new health-care or community outbreaks in the province. Seven outbreaks remain in health-care, six in long-term care and one in acute care.

Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry mentioned that British Columbia is on track to move into Phase 3 of B.C.’s Recovery Plan, which the Premier will have more on later this week.

“It does not mean a change to our basic principals.”—Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer

Dr. Henry reminding British Columbians that although we are moving forward in our restart phases, that our basic principals—hand washing, physical distancing, small groups— must remain.

The order for no gatherings of more than 50 people will remain until there is a means to treat COVID-19, said Dr.Henry.

“We need to be respectful of the communities we plan to visit.”—Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer

For B.C. residents planning on travelling the province this summer, Dr. Henry once again saying that in order to control the potential spread of COVID-19 British Columbians must do their due diligence; researching the community you plan to visit beforehand, and knowing what is open, and if they are taking guests from outside their community; not travelling to another community if you, anyone in your family or travel group feels sick, and if you get sick on your trip Henry says you must immediately self isolate.

2,471 people have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C.

Photo Courtesy, Province of British Columbia Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

Two weeks since last reported case of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 32 new cases in B.C.

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