85 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., one new death

There has been one new death, bringing B.C.’s death toll to 196. 531 cases are considered active in the province. Eight people are in hospital and five of those are in ICU.

There are no new outbreaks in health-care or in any communities.

“The majority of these cases are young people in the Lower Mainland and their exposures have been at events in the community. The cases we are seeing today reflect exposures from a week to 10 days ago. A significant number of cases are also linked to travel from out of province.”–Joint statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix

The duo is once again asking British Columbians to “refocus” their attention to flattening the curve of infection.

“One of the most effective ways to keep people safe is through contact tracing, which starts with each person who has tested positive for COVID-19 understanding who their contacts may be to provide appropriate follow-up and stop further transmission,” reads the statement.

The Province announced earlier today their plans to hire 500 new health professionals to aid in contact tracing across B.C.

“We are watching the cases climb, which is concerning. We need everyone to recommit to using the skills we’ve learned. Keep gatherings small, have a designated ‘contact keeper,’ limit time with others, maintain physical distance and always stay home if you’re feeling unwell.”–Joint statement by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix

3,496 people have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C.

Photo Courtesy: Province of British Columbia, Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

85 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., one new death

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