Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, issued a joint statement on COVID-19 in B.C. 

Over the weekend, 81 new cases were identified: July 24 to 25 had 36, July 25 to 26 had 21 and July 26 to 27 had 24. There are 264 active cases and 3,043 recoveries. One new case was found in the Northern Health region, which now has 12 active and 68 recoveries. 

Currently, 11 people are hospitalized with three in intensive care. There were two new deaths in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, for a total of 193 in the province.  

A new outbreak has been declared, at Fraser Valley Packers Inc., a fruit packing plant in Abbotsford, after 15 staff working at the facility tested positive for COVID-19. Public-health is investigating and identifying close contacts.  

“We can all enjoy our summer, and we know what we need to do to ensure COVID-19 does not take that enjoyment away. Let’s continue to take the necessary precautions to reduce the potential for COVID-19 to spread in our communities and among our friends and family. 

“Start planning today for how you’re going to make your B.C. Day long weekend a safe one. Take the time to assess the risks before spending time with others and put measures in place to protect yourself and those around you.” 

The mass gathering limit for people in vacation accommodations has been amended. The number of people is limited to the capacity of the space, plus up to a maximum of five visitors.  

“When travelling, travel safely. Use your travel manners and be courteous and considerate of those around you. Don’t ask a venue or their staff to bend the rules. Rather, thank them for the efforts they are making to help keep all of us safe.” 

“Let’s use the summer days to bend our curve back down and help protect everyone in B.C.”