As proof that B.C. residents cannot turn complacent about the pandemic, 29 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths have been reported in the province today.
This brings the total number of coronavirus cases to 1,853 in British Columbia.
Every health region in the province has patients with COVID-19, including the Interior Health region with 158.
The four new deaths in the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions brings the total to 98 in B.C.
There have been no new outbreaks in long-term care, assisted living or acute care in the last day. In total, 20 facilities and three acute-care units have active outbreaks, with outbreaks declared over at 10 care facilities.
As of today, two employees have been confirmed positive at Superior Poultry in Coquitlam, and 35 employees have now been confirmed positive at United Poultry in Vancouver.
Additionally, there are 10 confirmed positive cases connected to the Kearl Lake project in Alberta and 78 inmates and staff confirmed positive at the Mission federal correctional centre.
To date, 1,114 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered and no longer require isolation.
Of the total COVID-19 cases, 96 individuals are hospitalized, and 41 of those are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.
Provincial health officials continue to urge people to maintain social distancing, wash their hands frequently and stay home if they are ill.
“As you get outside and safely spend time with loved ones, let’s continue to stay strong and show care and compassion to those around us, by ensuring we do not undo all of our hard work and sacrifice,” said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
