COVID-19 cases in B.C. have surpassed 1,400 after the latest update from Dr. Bonnie Henry this afternoon (April 10).
The total province-wide is now 1,410 while Northern Health has two new cases for a total of 26.
There are 629 cases in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 539 are in the Fraser Health region, 84 are in the Island Health region and 132 are in the Interior Health region.
Another five deaths were also recorded in the last 24-hours which brings B.C.'s total to 55.
"We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones," Dix and Henry said in a statement.
"There have been no new long-term care outbreaks in the last day. Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health teams continue to provide support to the 20 remaining affected long-term care and assisted-living facilities, which have a combined 242 cases of COVID-19," Henry added.
There are 128 currently in hospital for COVID-19 with 65 of those in intensive care.
Henry and Dix also said 879 patients have recovered from the virus and no longer require self-isolation.
"This holiday weekend is an important time for many British Columbians of diverse faiths," the two added. "As we reflect on the past few weeks and the challenges we have all faced together, we are reminded of the importance of connecting and protecting our loved ones, our Elders, our health-care workers and our communities."
"This is not the time to travel, unless absolutely necessary. Stay at home and be creative with how you connect and celebrate with family and friends. Find the virtue in virtual and telephone connections. Find togetherness without gathering."
The 271-bed Vancouver Convention Health Centre and 80 new beds at Royal Columbian Hospital are set up as alternate care sites and ready to be operationalized as needed.
"Let's continue to stand strong - united with kindness and care."
