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B.C. records 47 new cases of COVID-19 as officials call for compassion
BY , Aug 6, 2020 12:29 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
(File) - British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia.
"Today, we are announcing 47 new cases, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 3,834 cases in British Columbia.
"There are 351 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 3,288 people who tested positive have recovered.
"Currently, nine individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, six of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.
"There have been no new COVID-19 related deaths for a total of 195 deaths in British Columbia. We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks. In total, three long-term care or assisted living facilities have active outbreaks.
"There are no new community outbreaks. However, there continues to be community exposure events throughout the province and on flights into and out of British Columbia.
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