Another spike in COVID-19 cases in B.C.
In today’s update, the province announced another 167 ones.
B.C. now has 1,688 active cases, with 4,156 people being monitored after being exposed to known cases.
A total of 9,871 people who tested positive have recovered.
Currently, 69 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, 18 of whom are in intensive care.
The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.
Vancouver Island only had one new confirmed case.
There was also one new COVID-19 related death, for a total of 254 in B.C.
Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said we have the ability to decide what the new COVID-19 wave looks like by continuing to use our layers of protection.
She encourages everyone to reach out to friends and neighbours in a safe way, to show them you care and remind them that while you may be keeping a safe distance right now, they are not alone.
