Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced 35 new cases of COVID-19 within British Columbia, for a total of 1,445 cases.
The breakdown of cases is as follows:
642 – Vancouver Coastal Health (an increase of 13 since yesterday’s announcement)
558 – Fraser Health (an increase of 19)
84 – Island Health (no change)
135 – Interior Health (an increase of 3)
26 – Northern Health (no change)
Additionally, 3 more deaths have occurred, for a cumulative, province-wide total of 58.
Dr. Henry again reminded the public to avoid travelling during the long weekend.
“If you don’t have a reason to go, stay home.” – Dr. Bonnie Henry
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) April 11, 2020
“In the middle of a holiday weekend, we are encouraged that people are staying home and avoiding putting unnecessary strain on our smaller, rural and remote communities,” said Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix in a joint statement.
134 people are currently in hospital, while 63 individuals remain in critical care.
905 individuals have fully recovered – a 62% recovery rate.
Dr. Henry confirmed that cases at the Mission Correctional Centre are being recorded in provincial totals.
#DrBonnieHenry says there are 26 cases at the Mission Correctional Centre.
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) April 11, 2020
Henry said that younger women are disproportionately affected, likely reflecting demographics in health care workers.
“I do not believe there is a need for stepped-up measures: lockdowns, that kind of thing,” she stated.
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