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B.C. announces 132 new COVID-19 cases, one additional outbreak at care home
BY , Sep 12, 2020 12:36 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
(File) - British Columbia'sProvincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - (B.C. Government)
British Columbia is reporting an additional 132 cases of COVID-19 and one new outbreak at a health-care facility.
Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say the outbreak at Evergreen Hamlets in Surrey is the 14th long-term care or assisted-living facility to have an active outbreak.
Three acute-care facilities also have outbreaks.
The Fraser Health Authority says a staff member at Evergreen Hamlets tested positive for the virus and is in self-isolation at home. In a joint statement, Dix and Henry say there were no additional deaths.
There have been a total of 6,962 cases of COVID-19 in B.C., with 1,461 active cases.
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