Three day total brings 32 additional cases of COVID to BC findings, along with first death report in close to two weeks

Monday's COVID update, provided for a review of the 72 hours from Friday to Monday with a total of 32 new cases reported in British Columbia, bringing the total to 2,822 province wide.

To recap the weekend Doctor Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix relayed the breakdown from the weekend.

“In the first reporting period from June 19 to June 20, there were 10 new cases. In the second reporting period from June 20 to June 21, BC had six cases and in the last 24 hours, the Province recorded a further 16 new cases. 

 “There are 182 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 2,471 people who tested positive have recovered. “Of the total COVID-19 cases, 14 individuals are hospitalized, six of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation. "

Across the province there are 954 cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 1,474 in the Fraser Health region, 131 in the Island Health region, 198 in the Interior Health region and 65 in the Northern Health region, that amount holds constant for the second week in a row.

The province also recorded its first death in over a week.

“There has been one new COVID-19 related death in the Fraser Health region, for a total of 169 deaths in British Columbia. We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic."

With the province on the cusp of it's Phase Three stage to the restart program, Doctor Henry and Minister Dix noted that while things may be easing on restrictions, many of the guidelines towards social distancing and such will remain in place.

“The provincial health officer's order for no more than 50 people at any gathering stands and will be in place until we can stop COVID-19 in our province with an effective treatment or vaccine. “This applies to everyone, no matter what the circumstances may be. “Phase 3 will gradually allow for more types of activities, but how we interact with each other does not change. We have to remember that when the virus is anywhere, the risk is everywhere, and, as a result, we must remain cautious."

The two officials also addressed the theme of travel both within BC and farther afield in Canada on Monday.

“If you are considering travelling outside of your local community to another part of the province, be respectful of the communities you plan to visit this summer and take the same precautions you would at home, as you enjoy the many beautiful spots within our province. 

Like all of us, B.C. communities are doing their own assessment to determine what may be safe and what is best to avoid. Some towns and regions who rely on tourism are eager to welcome visitors with safety measures in place, while others might not be ready to welcome people this summer. 

Respectful travel means maintaining safe social interactions, planning ahead and being prepared. “If you get sick while away, self-isolate immediately, contact the local public health teams to get tested and get direction on whether you should go home or isolate in place. 

Before you go, find out what services are available and be as self-sufficient as possible with your own groceries and essential supplies to avoid putting an additional burden on smaller communities."


The full report for Monday can be reviewed here.

The BC Centre for Disease control has some valuable Coronavirus notes related to COVID-19 you can explore that information here.

You can learn more about the outbreak from both the Province and the Federal government from the links below:

Federal Government site

British Columbia Government site

The World Health Organization website also offers up the latest advisories on the global situation.

More from  Northern Health can be reviewed here 

You can review our archive of past statements and local information here.

Local governments and organizations have also provided for increased awareness of COVID-19 issues, the string of statements that came quickly at the end of the week can be reviewed here.

For notes from across Canada and British Columbia we have been archiving the latest items through our political portal Darcy McGee

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Cross posted from the North Coast Review.