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

There have been no new deaths, B.C.’s death toll remains at 273. 3,389 cases are active across all health authorities in B.C. There are 7,519 people who are being monitored for being exposed to a confirmed case of the virus.

97 people are in hospital and of those 24 are in ICU. There are two new health care facility outbreaks, while one has been declared over. In total there are 30 active outbreaks in the health care system, 648 residents have been affected by COVID-19 and 482 staff at health care facilities.

“As we look to the recent numbers we are all concerned.”–Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C. Provincial Health Officer

Dr. Henry warned British Columbians that if they know someone who has COVID-19 they are more at risk, and if they live or work with elders they mustn’t take part in risky activities that could lead to the potential spread of the virus.

“We did anticipate an increase as we moved indoors into the cooler weather but it is incredibly important that we manage this increase effectively,” said Dr. Henry.

“I am asking once again for your help to slow the spread of this virus in B.C. so we can keep our schools, our businesses and our communities open and safe.”–Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C. Provincial Health Officer

12,806 people have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C.

Photo Courtesy: Province of British Columbia, Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

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

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