Over the weekend, 366 new COVID-10 cases were found in B.C. In total, there’s 1,987 active cases and 5,972 recoveries.  

Currently, 60 people are hospitalized, with 21 of these in intensive care. The weekend saw four more deaths, with one of these in the Northern Health region. The total provincially is now 227.  

In the Northern Health region, there were three new cases found on Sunday, and 30 are active. Seven people are in the hospital with three in intensive care. There’s been 223 total recoveries and two deaths. 

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, want British Columbians to set new boundaries and routines this fall to keep others safe. 

“Take a few moments today to determine the safe distances for each of your activities. 

“The less time you spend with someone, the farther apart you should be. If you’ve never met the person before, then maintaining two metres distance is very important. 

“However, for your household bubble and ‘safe six’ friends, closer is okay, unless someone is more vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19. For classmates and colleagues who you see most days, the safe distance lies somewhere in between. 

“The easiest way to set these new routines and help to protect our communities as we progress into respiratory season is to stick with the same group of friends, the same colleagues or classmates.” 

Read the full update HERE.