There are now 11,854 cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in B.C. after health officials announced 167 new cases Tuesday.
One of these new cases is epi-linked.
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reports that there are 4,175 cases in Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), 6,366 in Fraser Health, 244 on Vancouver Island, 624 in Interior Health and 357 in Northern Health.
Additionally, there have been 88 cases of COVID-19 in B.C. of people who reside outside of Canada.
There have been three new health-care facility outbreaks at Evergreen Baptist Care Society, Good Samaritan Victoria Heights and Sunset Manor. The outbreaks at George Derby, Langley Lodge and Chartwell Crescent Gardens have been declared over. In total, 17 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and two acute-care facilities have active outbreaks.
There have been no new community outbreaks. There also continue to be exposure events around the province.
There has been one new COVID-19 related death, for a total of 254 deaths in British Columbia.
Of the total COVID-19 cases, 69 individuals are hospitalized, 18 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation. As well, 4,156 people are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases.
There are 1,688 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 9,871 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered.
Alerts are posted on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) website, as well as on health authorities’ websites, providing details on where the potential exposure occurred and what actions to take – whether you need to self-isolate or monitor for symptoms.
“We have the ability to decide what our COVID-19 wave looks like in B.C. by continuing to take personal precautions and using our layers of protection, no matter where we may be," said Henry.
“Let’s continue to support our neighbours, local businesses and communities, who are doing their part. Take the time 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.
“Despite the challenges that COVID-19 has brought, your efforts are making a difference and helping to slow the spread of the virus. Let’s continue to work together – while staying apart.”
