Over a month of no new COVID-19 cases in Northern Health, 62 new cases in B.C.

There are now 3,115 test-positive cases of the virus in B.C. with only 208 of those that are active.

Two new deaths were reported in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region, bringing B.C.’s death toll to 189. There are currently 14 people in hospital, and five of those are in intensive care.

No new health-care facility outbreaks have been reported, in total there are two long-term care or assisted-living facilities and one acute-care facility with active outbreaks. There is one new isolation order in place.

“Interior Health has issued an isolation order for Krazy Cherry Fruit Co. in Oliver due to two positive COVID-19 cases associated with this farm. Public health teams are monitoring the situation closely and have placed restrictions on those living and working on the farm to limit the potential for further transmission.”–Joint statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix

Interior Health has also issued alerts for community exposure events in downtown Kelowna and waterfront area between June 25 and July 9.

“Anyone who was at the Discovery Bay Resort from July 1 to 5 and Boyce Gyro Beach Lodge on July 1 is directed to self-isolate. Anyone who was at Cactus Club on Water Street from July 3 to 6 and Pace Spin Studio on July 2, 4, 5, 7 to 9 is asked to monitor themselves and contact public health immediately to arrange to get tested should symptoms develop,” read the statement.

“Now is the time to pay attention to how we are feeling and what we are doing, to keep ourselves and those around us safe.”–Joint statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix

Dr. Henry and Health Minister Dix are reminding the public that COVID-19 symptoms can be very mild and that that can make it extremely easy to spread. “Fewer faces and bigger spaces is our guide to move forward,” reads the statement, something British Columbians should keep in mind if and when attending private parties, which tend to be indoors.

“Spending an extended period of time, even an evening together with a number of people in an enclosed space, increases the likelihood that you will be exposed to someone with COVID-19. As much as possible, British Columbians are asked to avoid closed spaces, crowds and close contact with others,” continued the statement.

Once again both Henry and Dix ask British Columbians to not travel when ill even if they think it’s just a cold or allergies; to wash your hands regularly; keep a safe distance from others and use a mask when it’s hard to physical distance.

Photo Courtesy: Province of British Columbia, Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

Over a month of no new COVID-19 cases in Northern Health, 62 new cases in B.C.

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