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Monday’s COVID-19 updates in BC

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 10:25 PDT, Tue April 21, 2020

Last Updated: 10:53 PDT, Tue April 21, 2020

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:


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.

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