In the Sept. 15 report on COVID-19 in B.C., 317 new cases were found from Friday to Sunday. 

There are 1,594 active cases in the province, 3,047 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases, and 5,446 recoveries. 

Currently, 58 people are hospitalized, with 16 of these in intensive care. There were six more deaths over the weekend, for a total of 219. One of the deaths was in the Northern Health region, the first in that area. 

There were four new cases found in the Northern Health region, and 31 are active. Seven people are currently hospitalized with three of these in intensive care. Recoveries are at 184.  

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, are concerned about the number of new cases, and urge British Columbians to do all they can to flatten the curve. 

“The number of new cases is placing a heavy strain on our public health teams and is a concern for all of us. Let’s help our public health teams to protect our loved ones by doing our part – every day. 

“The symptoms of COVID-19 can be mild, making it easy to inadvertently spread the virus to others. We have seen this in many of the recent workplace and community exposures that trace back to private gatherings, large and small. 

“Social connection is important for our mental and emotional well-being, but now is the time to stick with six, to keep our groups small and spend time with only people we know. 

“Let’s set the routines at work, at school and when spending time with friends and family that will carry us through the pandemic. We know what we need to do. Let’s show each other the kindness that we all deserve by standing strong against COVID-19.” 

Read the full update HERE.

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