Thursday brought a slight reduction in the number new COVID cases as that from Wednesday, though at 78 new cases the trend is still significantly up from when British Columbians were successfully bending the curve in the right direction.
Dr Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix relayed the latest findings, as well as some new modelling that took note of the 20-29 year range as providing for he most concerning shift upwards in case reports and indication that the younger generation is not taking proper heed of the measures in place to reduce the risk of the virus.
“Today, we are announcing 78 new cases, for a total of 4,274 cases in British Columbia.
There are 578 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 3,500 people who tested positive have recovered.
Currently, nine individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, four of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.
Across the province, local health authorities relayed the following totals to date:
1,306 cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 2,242 in the Fraser Health region, 150 in the Island Health region, 398 in the Interior Health region, 106 in the Northern Health region, an increase of two from yesterday.
72 cases of people who reside outside of Canada.
Doctor Henry and Minister Dix also noted that no new COVID-19 related deaths were announced today, making for a total of 196 deaths in British Columbia.
The two top health officials in BC also outlined the latest modelling and its foucs on those in their twenties and the consequences that spread has for all.
“The modelling we presented today shows new cases in the 20-29 age group outpacing other age groups. We know that young people have the strength, consideration and compassion to fight the pandemic. We know because we have seen you do it before. We need to support each other to step up and do it again.
This virus has consequences for every age group. It can hurt your heart and lungs, and leave you exhausted, even if you are a young adult. These symptoms can last weeks. That means weeks of your summer away from work and away from friends.
Your actions also inspire others. Be a role model in your community and employ your layers of protection, keep gatherings small, have a designated ‘contact keeper,’ limit time with others, maintain physical distance and always stay home if you’re feeling unwell."
The modelling from the BC CCD can be explored further here.
You can review the full report for Thursday 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
Ottawa Observations
Victoria Viewpoints
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