The Sept. 22 B.C. COVID-19 update shows 96 new cases from 4,405 tests completed. 

B.C. now has 1,465 active cases, 3,314 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure and 6,589 recoveries. Right now, 61 people are in the hospital, with 22 of these in intensive care. No new deaths were reported, and the total is 227. 

In the Northern Health region, which includes northeast B.C., 11 new cases were found from 185 tests and 37 are active. Currently, eight people are in the hospital with three in intensive care. In total, there’s been 227 recoveries and two deaths in the region.  

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, deputy minister of health, continue to urge British Columbians to prepare as the weather changes.  

“The start of fall is the time for all of us to regroup and reset our COVID-19 routines, and ready ourselves for the colder, wetter months ahead.   

“As we move inside, the activities we choose to do and the layers of protection we use need to be adjusted to ensure we are protecting ourselves, our friends and family – especially those who are most vulnerable to severe illness. 

“This means spending less time with others outside of our household bubble right now. 

“We need to push our COVID-19 curve back down and keep the virus low and slow, so we can manage the many challenges that will come with the respiratory season.” 

Read the full update HERE.