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Monday’s COVID-19 updates in BC

Published 10:25 PDT, Tue April 21, 2020
Last Updated: 10:53 PDT, Tue April 21, 2020
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The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020.
Cases:
- Total confirmed cases in BC: 1,699
- New cases since April 18, 2020: 52
- Hospitalized cases: 104
- Intensive care: 49
- COVID-19 related deaths: 86
- Recovered: 1,039
- Long-term care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 20
- Acute-care unit outbreaks: 1
Confirmed cases by region:
- Vancouver Coastal Health: 700
- Fraser Health: 705
- Island Health: 102
- Interior Health: 153
- Northern Health: 39
The latest modelling presentation and information is available online:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Update_Modelling-BROADCAST.pdf
Media availability schedule:
Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Henry:
Tuesday, April 21 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Wednesday, April 22 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Thursday, April 23 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Friday, April 24 – statement only
Saturday, April 25 – noon, Victoria
Resources:
- For provincial support and COVID-19 information: www.gov.bc.ca/covid
- For seniors looking for additional support at this time, call 211 or visit: http://www.bc211.ca/
- For information for Indigenous peoples in BC, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/covid19
- If you or a family member need additional medical advice, call 811.
Testing:
- 64,375 individuals have been tested as of April 20, 2020.
- If symptoms appear, check your symptoms online: https://covid19.thrive.health
- If needed, call your health-care provider or 811 for further guidance.