Positive Trends for BC and dating advice all part of the Tuesday COVID review

Tuesday's BC government COVID review provided for some positive news on the ongoing efforts to contain the coronavirus, as Doctor Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix tackled a range of themes, with official notes and Q &A session that went in any number of directions.

For the statistical review, the number of cases was in the single digits, with just seven new cases reported on the day, for a total of 2,360 cases in British Columbia.

There are 397 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 1,832 people who tested positive have recovered.

Of the total COVID-19 cases, 63 individuals are hospitalized, 16 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.

By Health Authority the numbers are as follows:874 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 1,124 in the Fraser Health region, 125 in the Island Health region, 180 in the Interior Health region and 57 in the Northern Health region, making for the same case count for the North from Monday.

While much of the Tuesday review was positive, the news was balanced out by the notice of one more passing in the province from the coronavirus.

“We are saddened to report one new COVID-19 related death in the Fraser Health region, for a total of 131 deaths in British Columbia. We offer our condolences to the family, friends and caregivers of this individual, and to everyone who has lost their loved ones."

Dr. Henry and Minister Dix also outlined the focus for a province wide study into the impact of COVID-19 on British Columbians.

“Every person in our province has been impacted by COVID-19 and the effects have been far reaching. Today, a province wide survey – called Your story, our future – has been launched to hear about your experiences and actions in the COVID-19 pandemic so far. The survey can be accessed through the BC Centre for Disease Control website. 

For those who cannot complete the survey online, or need assistance in another language, you can call 1 833 707-1900 toll-free to take the survey over the phone. Assistance is available seven days a week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Pacific time), in 150 languages. 

The information gathered will help inform the decisions we make in the weeks ahead. The survey is also an opportunity for you to express your interest in participating in two important future initiatives: serology blood testing to determine immunity in B.C., and using technology to co-ordinate information sharing for contact tracing. 

We have learned much about the COVID-19 virus, but there are still many questions and much more for us to understand."

You can access the survey here.

Prior to taking questions they both took time to celebrate the work of Nurses across British Columbia, today was International Nurses Day, and the work of those in Health care in the province was recognized as part of the briefing.

For the Q & A following the official notes, the early portion provided for perhaps yet another career option for the Provincial Health Officer if she so desires.

With Dr. Henry taking a number of questions on themes of dating advice in times of COVID and the future for hockey ... thus career alternatives could include her own Sunday Night Radio Show, or a chance to sit in on the colour commentary whenever the Canucks return to action.


You can review the Tuesday update here.

The BC Centre for Disease control has some valuable Coronavirus notes related to COVID-19 you can explore that information here.

You can learn more about the outbreak from both the Province and the Federal government from the links below:

Federal Government site

British Columbia Government site

The World Health Organization website also offers up the latest advisories on the global situation.

More from  Northern Health can be reviewed here 

You can review our archive of past statements and local information here.

Local governments and organizations have also provided for increased awareness of COVID-19 issues, the string of statements that came quickly at the end of the week can be reviewed here.

For notes from across Canada and British Columbia we have been archiving the latest items through our political portal Darcy McGee

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