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Northern Health adds another test-positive COVID-19 case, B.C. up to 2,315

Dr. Bonnie Henry says 1,579 have recovered
Jess Balzer
Jess Balzer
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B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. (via Government of B.C. Flickr)

British Columbia now has 2,315 COVID-19 cases, according to the latest update from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix. 

Henry and Dix say, in a written statement, there have been 29 new positive cases in the past 24 hours. 

Northern Health has recorded one new test-positive confirmed cases for a new total of 55.

“In the last day, there have been no new long-term care or assisted-living facility outbreak," the joint statement reads.

"In total, 16 facilities and five acute-care units have active cases. Outbreaks have now been declared over at 18 care facilities.

“Public health teams are also providing support to a number of community outbreaks, actively contact tracing those who may be directly affected and their close contacts."

There are now 61 positive cases at Superior Poultry in Coquitlam and 17 cases connected to the Kearl Lake plant in Alberta. 

Sadly, there has been one more death recorded in the province for a total of 127. 

There are 73 people hospitalized, with 20 of those cases currently in ICU.

Henry adds a total of 1,579 people have recovered in B.C. from the virus. 

“We must continue with what we have been doing, because it is working," she adds in the release. 

"We have flattened our curve and must keep it there. Until we move into Phase 2, the orders, restrictions and guidance remain in place."

“Our go-forward principles are our playbook for where we are today and how we will move forward. They are the rules to help us decide what is safe for ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. These principles will not change until COVID-19 is no longer a risk to any of us. Physical distancing is here to stay. We must continue to keep a safe physical distance from anyone outside of our household."

Henry and Dix have listed the following as B.C.'s playbook to keep progressing through B.C.'s restart plan: 

  • Maintain physical distancing outside your household
    • For example, no handshaking or hugging
    • Keeping your number of contacts low and keeping a safe distance
  • Practice good hygiene
    • Hand hygiene, avoid touching your face and respiratory etiquette
  • Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill 
    • That means staying home from school, work or socializing
  • Make necessary contact safer with appropriate controls
    • For example, using plexiglass barriers or redesigning spaces
  • Increase cleaning of frequently touched surfaces at home and work
  • Consider using non-medical masks in situations where physical distancing cannot be maintained
    • Transit or while shopping
  • Continue to minimize non-essential personal travel
  • Stay informed, be prepared and follow public health advice

“This weekend is Mother’s Day and a time to celebrate and honour someone important to us," the statement adds. "We can all do something special for our mothers, whether they are near or far, in your household bubble or not."

“For now, avoid any close physical contact, unless your mother is in your immediate household. And if your mother is older, awaiting surgery or has an underlying illness, celebrate at a safe distance. Give your mother the gift of staying safe and healthy."