Prince Rupert steadies at 3 in new cases of COVID, but Smithers surges to 45 in latest data

The latest review of COVID information for Local Health Authorities in the North paints a very clear defined line between east and west, with the western region for Northern Health faring much better than those living in the east.

Today's weekly data review shows only 3 new cases of COVID recorded in the Prince Rupert area, (a decline of five from last week)  the latest results among the lowest for the Northern Health coverage area. 

However  once you reach the Bulkley Valley and points east, the reports make for a sharp increase.

Among the regions of note, Smithers, Nechako and the larger metropolitan area of Prince George, which all feature growing case reports and likely made for the case for the additional measures introduced to the region last week.

The review for the Northwest looks as follows

Nechako -- 86 cases

Smithers -- 45 cases

Terrace -- 14 cases

Burns Lake -- 11 cases

Kitimat -- 5 cases

Prince Rupert -- 3 cases

Upper Skeena -- 3 cases

Nisga'a Region -- 2 cases

Haida Gwaii -- 1 case

Bella Coola Valley -- 1 case

Snow Country-Stikine- Telegraph Creek -- 1 case

Central Coast -- 0 cases

The Prince George numbers reflect the larger population base and its placement at the centre of transit in all directions with 142 cases reported in the week of August 29 to September 4

Todays provincial report lists 72 new cases for Northern Health, 721 Active cases.

There are currently 30 residents of the North hospitalized , with 11 in Critical Care

BC CDC Totals for British Columbia September 8 2021
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BC CDC Totals for Northern Health September 8 2021
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The full report for Wednesday can be reviewed here.  

The larger BC CDC Data release is available here.

Past information statements on COVID and other notes on the Northwest response can be reviewed from our archive page.