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B.C. records 121 new COVID-19 infections in past day, Northern Health sees another seven

Another death recorded in B.C.
Jess Balzer
Jess Balzer
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B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. (via Government of B.C. Flickr)

COVID-19 cases continue to remain high heading into the Labour Day long weekend. 

In a written statement this afternoon (Sept. 4), Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced 121 new positive cases from the last 24 hours for a new B.C.-wide total of 6,162.

Northern Health has seven of those cases, bringing its total to 174 since the pandemic began. 

Dr. Henry reported 1,233 active cases throughout the province today. It's another new record.

There are 21 people hospitalized (-3) with 12 of those in critical care (+1) and 4,706 fully recovered.

There are 2,077 people under active public health monitoring as a result of exposure to COVID-19. 

Officials announced another new death from the virus today, bringing the toll to 211. 

Yesterday (Sept. 3), Dr. Henry said British Columbia is at a critical point when it comes to a potential surge of COVID-19 infections.

She added the province still has the ability to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases currently being seen, but people need to follow public health protocols.

"We're at that limit, we're at that precipice if you will, where we need to take the actions to ensure that we can move forward into the fall and keep our curve low," she said. 

There have been 2,077 recorded cases in Vancouver Coastal Health, 3,201 in Fraser Health, 180 in Island Health and 451 in the Interior Health region. Officials add 79 cases are from those who live outside of Canada. 

"COVID-19 continues to affect our province and this long weekend is no different," Henry said in the statement. 

"Whether you’re celebrating the Canucks game tonight or meeting friends for a barbecue or camping, let’s make it a safe, small-group long weekend. Get outside this weekend and enjoy your time with friends and family and outdoor activities, while protecting the more vulnerable around you.

“We must maintain a very careful balance between fun and caution this long weekend and onwards to the fall. We have the tools and we can make the right choices. To be successful in this next phase, we need to step back to safely move forward. So let’s all make choices that will keep our communities, our Elders, our loved-ones and ourselves safe.”