BC reports 549 cases of Covid-19, five deaths since Friday

There have been an additional ten new cases of Covid-19 in the Northern Health region, bringing the total to 341.

Across the province, 549 infections were reported since Friday, bringing BC’s total to 10,734.

Breakdown by day:

Oct. 9-10: 170

Oct. 10-11: 159

Oct. 11-12: 119

Oct 12-13: 101

“The increase in cases is in part a result of a recent testing backlog, which was cleared with extra lab processing over the weekend. While this has meant an increase in the overall number of confirmed positive cases, the active cases and percentage positive remain stable,” said Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry.

Of the total cases,  1476 are considered active with 77 people in hospital and 24 in ICU.

Meanwhile, there have been five new deaths.

250 people have passed away from the virus in the province.

There are 20 ongoing outbreaks in the healthcare system, after four new outbreaks in the lower mainland were reported.

“These are located at PICS assisted-living facility, Chartwell Carrington House assisted- and independent-living facility, Weinberg Residence long-term care facility and Yaletown House long-term care facility. The outbreaks at Cherington Place and Evergreen Hamlets have been declared over,” said Doctor Henry.

There have been no new community outbreaks.

3,618 people are currently being monitored for exposure to a known case of the virus.

The recovery rate is currently at 83.6 percent.

“As recreational sports like hockey and youth soccer return, we have seen an increase in COVID-19 exposures. In some cases, sport facilities have been closed,” Doctor Henry explained.

“Like many other activities that have restarted, provincial sports organizations and sports facilities require COVID-19 safety plans to ensure a safe return to sport. Similar to the approach in the recent NHL playoffs, the plans have prioritized the players over the spectators, with restrictions in place in arenas and on the sidelines.”

BREAKDOWN:

Northern Health: 341 (+10)

Interior Health: 582 (+23)

Vancouver: 3892

Fraser: 5595

Island: 235 (+10)

Outside of Canada: 89 (=)

Northern Health exposure events