c
Edmonton
airing now
101.7 FM
|
88.1HD2
airing now
8.85 c
Edmonton
airing now
101.7 FM
|
88.1HD2

COVID-19 cases in B.C. surpass 2,000

BY , Apr 29, 2020 1:37 AM - REPORT AN ERRORLAST UPDATED ON Apr 29, 2020 1:40 AM

Health Minister Adrian Dix alongside BC Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, at a news conference in Vancouver on Friday, January 31st, 2020. (Photo-Connect News/Jawad Siddiqui)

Health Minister Adrian Dix alongside BC Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, at a news conference in Vancouver on Friday, January 31st, 2020. (Photo-Connect News/Jawad Siddiqui)

B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says, "To date, 1,231 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered.

Over the past two days, 55 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to 2,053.

Two more people have died, raising the provincial toll to 105.

Of the total COVID-19 cases, 94 individuals are currently hospitalized, 37 of those are in intensive care and the remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.

Health officials say "Our first priority is to ensure the health of all British Columbians.

Every decision, every order and restriction is based on a comprehensive risk assessment focused on containing COVID-19.

Latest News

Share on

Sign up for the newsletter
We'll deliver best of entertainment right into your inbox
We love to hear from our listeners, so feel free to send us message
whatsUp icon
Message us on whatsapp