7 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 335 in B.C.

There is one new death for a total of 273 in B.C. 92 people are in hospital, 25 of which are in ICU. Three new health-care facility outbreaks were reported, while one was declared over. There are currently 31 active outbreaks in the health care system.

One new community outbreak was announced in Kelowna. “While our experiences with COVID-19 may be unique, when it comes to how our province fares through this pandemic, we are all connected,” reads a joint statement by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix.

“Here in B.C., we have one COVID-19 curve because the risks are everywhere and no community or person is immune. The virus doesn’t recognize community boundaries or regional borders.”–Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister, Adrian Dix

“As we have seen before, a small cluster in one region can quickly become an outbreak in another. That is why provincewide orders are in place throughout B.C. and why we all need to use our layers of protection – all the time,” continues the statement.

Health Officials go on to add that British Columbians must continue to use their layers of protection, “all the time” in order to contain the further spread of the virus.

There are 3,120 active cases of the virus in B.C., and 7,133 people are under public health monitoring for coming into contact with a confirmed case of the virus. 12,659 people have recovered from COVID-19 in B.C.

Photo Courtesy: Province of British Columbia, Flickr.

by Veronica Beltran

7 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health, 335 in B.C.

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