In the latest B.C. COVID-19 update, 358 new cases were announced from Friday to Sunday, Oct. 4.

Currently, there’s 1,353 active cases and 8,115 recoveries. There are 66 people in the hospital with 16 of these in intensive care.

Four more people died over the weekend, for a provincial total of 242.

“Many of us are thinking ahead to Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend. New guidance for safer celebrations while COVID-19 remains in our communities is now available on the BCCDC website.

In the Northern Health region, three new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Sunday, and 19 are active in the region. No one in the north is currently admitted to the hospital with the virus.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, reminds British Columbians to be safe this Thanksgiving weekend.

“This year, make your celebrations large in thanks but small in size. While many of us would often travel to friends and family to spend time together, now is the time to stay closer to home and have a smaller gathering instead.

“If you are getting together with your ‘safe six’ for Thanksgiving, limit your time together prior to or following your meal, seat guests as far apart as possible and opt for individual servings instead of a buffet. And always remember if you are at all feeling ill, show you care by staying home and away from others.

“The modelling data released today tells us as a direct result of so many people paying attention to the public health precautions and doing the right thing, we are making a difference and flattening our curve.”

Read the full update HERE.