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By Veronica Beltran

COVID Update

13 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., day 24 with no new cases in Northern Health

Jul 3, 2020 | 3:55 PM

VICTORIA–13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the province today, none in Northern Health.

This marks 24 days with no new cases of COVID-19 in the north. The joint statement by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix removed six cases from the total of provincial test-positive cases today, as the 6 individuals identified were from another province.

Cases By Health Region:

• Vancouver Coastal Health: 995
• Fraser Health: 1,553
• Vancouver Island Health: 132
• Interior Health: 202
• Northern Health: 65

The 13 new cases bring B.C.’s total of test-positive cases to 2,947 (this number includes the correction). Currently, there are 162 active cases of the virus in B.C.

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No new deaths were reported, the provincial death toll remains at 177. There are 19 people in hospital, two of who are in ICU.

“There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks and the outbreak at Langley Lodge has been declared over. In total, three long-term care or assisted-living facilities and one acute-care facility have active outbreaks.”–Joint Statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr.Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix

No new active community outbreaks were reported in the province either. Once again both Dr. Henry and Health Minister Dix are reminding the public to travel safely and kindly this summer.

“Following our rules for safe social interactions by keeping a safe physical distance from others, wearing a mask when maintaining distance is a challenge, keeping on top of hand hygiene and always staying home if you are sick will help protect all of us,” reads the statement.

“Whether you live in B.C., are a visitor from another province or are in Canada for essential travel, we all have to do our part to protect our communities, our Elders and our loved ones.”–Joint Statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr.Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix

Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 in B.C. is asked to immediately self-isolate for 14 days and call 8-1-1 to arrange to get tested.

Photo Courtesy: Province of British Columbia, Flickr.