Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, issued a joint statement on June 3 regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia. 

They announced 22 new cases, for a total of 2,623 cases, making 214 active and 2,243 recoveries. Currently there are 32 people in the hospital with seven of these in intensive care. 

Cases by health region: 

905 in Vancouver Coastal Health 

  • 1,332 in Fraser Health 
  • 127 in Island Health 
  • 195 in Interior Health  
  • 64 in Northern Health 

There has been one new COVID-19 related death in the Fraser Health region. 

Two outbreaks have been declared over at Cottage-Worthington Pavilion and The Cedars in Mission. Six long-term care or assisted-living facilities continue to have active outbreaks. 

“COVID-19 continues to bring challenges for all of us, and in the face of this hurdle, British Columbians have continued to stand together while staying apart. 

“Racialized communities face obstacles that others to do not, and we have seen British Columbians proudly stand up and speak out against racism. 

“Exercising our right to peaceful demonstration is extremely important, and equally important is keeping our communities, loved ones and friends safe during this pandemic. Whether going to the grocery store, seeing friends on a patio or attending a peaceful demonstration, the same rules for safe physical distancing apply. Be mindful of the risks you are taking and continue to follow the provincial health officer’s order to limit gatherings to no more than 50 people. 

“Consider alternative ways to peacefully demonstrate, as we have seen elsewhere. Gather in smaller numbers in multiple locations, maintain a safe physical distance from those around you and use a non-medical cloth mask for the brief periods when in closer contact to others. 

“Let’s stand united across our province, our nation and around the world. Let’s continue to work together and learn from others to keep our firewall strong and importantly, use this time to spread the message of respect and tolerance rather than spreading the virus.”