The latest update from B.C. shows 83 new cases, 775 active and 3,704 recoveries.  

Three of the new cases are in the Northern Health region, with 20 active and 100 recoveries.  

Six people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, with three of these in intensive care. There’s been no new deaths, leaving the total at 198. 

In their joint statement, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Réka Gustafson, B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, said: 

“To support public health teams throughout our province and protect the people we care about most, we have to take the time to assess the risks before we spend time with others. The effort is small, but the benefits are immense. 

“We need to continue to protect those who are most vulnerable – our seniors and Elders, and those with underlying health conditions – by thinking about who we are being exposed to, and who we may be exposing, when spending time with others. 

“Seeing friends may seem safe, but if you are in close contact with an elderly family member, your visit may inadvertently put them at risk. 

“Let’s use our layers of protection, giving ourselves and those around us the space to stay safe no matter what we are doing or where we may be. This is how we protect our communities and stay strong.” 

For the latest updates, visit the B.C. Health website.