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There were 83 new cases of COVID-19 announced in BC today.
Self-isolation, self-assessment crucial to preventing COVID-19 spread
Published 4:19 PDT, Tue August 18, 2020
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to escalate, BC health officials said if you are told to self-isolate, staying home and away from others for a full 14 days is crucial.
This will help prevent further spread, particularly to those most vulnerable. For example, seeing friends may seem safe, but if you are in close contact with an elderly family member, your visit may inadvertently put them at risk. Everyone must take the time to assess the risks before spending time with others.
The effort is small, said Health Minister Adrian Dix and deputy provincial health officer Dr. Réka Gustafson, but the benefits are immense.
Dix and Gustafson also announced 83 new cases in BC today for a total of 4,677. Of the total cases, 775 are active—a number that is steadily climbing each day. There were no new deaths today.
Six people are now hospitalized, three of whom are in intensive care. There are 2,326 people under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases.
There were no new healthcare facility outbreaks reported today. In total, nine longterm care or assisted-living facilities and one acute-care facility have active outbreaks.
There were also no new community outbreaks. However, community exposure events continue.
For a listing of community exposure events, click here.
For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/ or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.
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