Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 4 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 2,601.
All four cases were within the Fraser Health region.
There are now only 8 active outbreaks remaining in long term care homes.
However, two new community outbreaks in offices have occurred.
The four new cases are associated with Maersk Distribution and New World Technologies.
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207 actives cases remain, with 31 people in the hospital, 8 of which are in critical care.
2,229 people have recovered from the virus: an 85% recovery rate.
Henry warned that testing does not replace other safety measures, stating: “testing alone does not insulate a business.”
The death toll remains at 165, as no new deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours.
“A posted COVID-19 WorkSafeBC safety plan, whether online or at the front door, is a clear indicator that a business has done its homework. It means we can visit the store, enjoy a meal or have a workout with confidence,” Dr. Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix said in their joint statement.
“An effective plan uses multiple layers of protection for employees and customers alike, incorporating such things as barriers for safe physical distancing, one-way pathways, employee training or non-medical cloth masks,” they continued.
The breakdown by health authority is as follows:
- Vancouver Coastal Health: 904
- Fraser Health: 1,311 (+4)
- Island Health: 127
- Northern Health: 64
- Interior Heath: 195