BC Health officials confirmed 68 new cases of COVID-19, there are 798 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, this is the highest amount of cases since the start of the pandemic.
There are no new cases in Northern Health, the region total remains at 120 and the province reaches 4,745 overall cases.
There have been no new COVID-19 related deaths, the death rate remains at 198 and  3,749 people who tested positive have recovered.
The recovery rate remains at 79%.
Currently, 10 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, four of whom are in intensive care and 2,452 people are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases.
There have been no new community outbreaks or health care outbreaks, however, there are currently 9 active health care facility outbreaks.
Health Officials added, “Right now, anyone with symptoms can be tested, but it is important to remember the test is recommended only if you have symptoms.”
#COVIDBC update: 68 new cases, for a total of 4,745 cases in BC. There continue to be community exposures. If you develop symptoms, no matter how mild, distance yourself from others & contact 811 or your health care provider to arrange for an assessment: https://t.co/ZBZ11ZnfqQ pic.twitter.com/yE3iBBdEJb
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) August 19, 2020
Breakdown:
1,488– Vancouver Coastal (41)
2,493 – Fraser (20)
158 – Island (2)
411 – Interior (4)
120 – Northern Health (=)
75 – Outside of Canada (1)