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Recovered cases of COVID-19 surpass 2,000, B.C. health officials recommend use of non-medical masks
BY , May 21, 2020 12:37 AM - REPORT AN ERRORLAST UPDATED ON May 21, 2020 12:39 AM
(File) - British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government
(File) - British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government
BC health officials say the use of non-medical masks in public settings is a good way to protect those around you.
A joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and public health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says masks should be used when it's difficult to keep a physical distance.
Canada's public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam also says Canadians should wear masks as an added layer of protection.
Dix and Henry say face coverings keep the users' droplets in but won't prevent the virus from being transmitted by others.
There have been 21 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the province today, up from just two yesterday.
Three more people have died for a total death toll of 149.
There have been 2,467 positive cases in the province so far, although 2,001 have recovered.
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