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COVID Update

Six new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 105 in B.C.

Sep 29, 2020 | 4:12 PM

VICTORIA—Six new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health bringing the total of test-positive cases since the start of the pandemic to 309.

Provincially, 105 new cases were announced, including 3-epi-linked cases, for a total of 9,013.

Cases by health region:

  • Vancouver Coastal Health: 3,286
  • Fraser Health: 4,594
  • Island Health: 206
  • Interior Health: 531
  • Northern Health: 309
  • People who reside outside of Canada: 87

There are 69 people in hospital, with 20 of those in ICU. One additional death was reported, totalling 234. There is one new outbreak at a health-care facility for a total of 17 outbreaks in health care. There are no new community outbreaks.

1,268 cases are active in B.C., and 3,337 people are under public health monitoring for being exposed to a known case.

“We have had to change our special celebrations and gatherings to keep the people we care about safe. This same approach is how we need to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Rather than travelling to see friends or hosting a large family dinner, make it small this year and plan to connect virtually instead.”–Joint statement by, Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health

“Although this may not be what we want to do, let’s not lose sight of the fact that by making these sometimes difficult choices now, we will be healthier and stronger tomorrow. By choosing to stay home and stay small, we are reducing the potential for transmission of COVID-19 and protecting the people in our family and community who are most at risk,” continues the release.

7,485 people have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C.

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