223 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 6 in Northern Health

There have been no new deaths, remaining at a total of 256. There are 2,009 active cases of the virus in the province. 75 people are in hospital and of those 24 are in ICU.

4,637 people are under active public health monitoring for coming into contact with a confirmed case of the virus. There are two new health care facility outbreaks, while four have been declared over. In total there are 18 active outbreaks in health care.

“In recent days, we have seen a number of new outbreaks of COVID-19 in the community and in long-term care facilities. Contact-tracing teams throughout our province are working around the clock to stop further spread, but it requires all of us to do our part to be successful in these efforts.”–Joint statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Deputy Minister of Health Stephen Brown

Two new community outbreaks have been reported at Coast Spas Manufacturing and Pace Processing.

“This is our opportunity and the time to take a step back from our social interactions and keep our groups small this weekend. In doing this, we show our appreciation and support for the important work of contact tracers,” reads the statement.

“It is also the time to show kindness to those around us. None of us know the stories and experiences of those around us, so let’s make this weekend one of compassion and care for everyone.”

Photo Courtesy: Province of British Columbia, Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

223 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., 6 in Northern Health

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