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One new acute-care outbreak in B.C., 15 new cases and 5 deaths reported

BY , May 16, 2020 12:32 AM - REPORT AN ERRORLAST UPDATED ON May 16, 2020 12:36 AM

(File) -  British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government

(File) -  British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government

(File) -  British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government

The B.C. government has announced five more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the province's death toll to 140.

The province has also announced 15 new cases, for a total of 2,407.

There are 359 active cases in B.C. and 1,908 people have recovered.

In a statement, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say there has been one new acute-care outbreak at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

There are 15 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and five acute-care units with active cases.

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