14 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., one death

The new cases brings B.C.’s total to 2,849 test positive cases, 162 of those are active, with 14 people in hospital and seven of those in ICU.

One new death was reported today in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, bringing the province’s death toll to 171.

No new outbreaks in health-care were reported today in total there are six long-term care or assisted living facilities and one acute-care facility that have outbreaks. No new community outbreaks were reported, only two community outbreaks remain as one was declared over today.

“No matter where we may be this summer, remember that COVID-19 is still with us. So let’s make sure we travel respectfully, by using our travel manners, planning ahead, being prepared and maintaining safe social interactions.”—Joint statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix

Once again both Dr. Henry and Dix are reminding the public to do its research before heading out across the province this summer. Safety precautions such as physical distancing, wearing a mask and hand washing must continue to be practiced when travelling across the province this summer.

2,516 people have recovered from COVID-19.

Photo courtesy, Province of British Columbia Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

14 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., one death

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