In the latest update (Oct. 1), B.C announced 82 new cases of COVID-19, with 1,261 active 7,695 recoveries. 

Right now, 69 people are hospitalized, with 19 of these in intensive care. There was one new death reported, for a total of 235. 

Every Thursday, the province provides cumulative total and last two weeks case numbers by Health Service Delivery area. Since last week, the cumulative total of cases found in northeast B.C. has gone up 13 since last week to 134. From Sept. 18 to Oct. 1, 15 new cases were reported.  

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There were five new cases reported in the Northern Health region on Oct. 1, and 35 are active. Two people in the region are hospitalized with one in intensive care. In total, 280 people have recovered and two have died.  

Dr. Bonnie Henry continues to remind British Columbians to stay safe in this time. 

“Our daily lives may be quite different, but by so many people in B.C. doing their part – keeping our groups small, staying apart and staying safe – we have been able to expand those activities. 

“The result is that today many businesses are fully operating, students are in school and we are able to see a small number of family and friends. 

“The wall that protects these activities is made up of our layers of protection and safety basics – washing our hands, maintaining a safe physical distance from others, using a mask when that is difficult and always staying home when ill. 

“We are on the right track and we want to keep that wall strong. To do that, it is important that we continue to keep our groups small, stick with our ‘safe six,’ minimize our travel and keep our safety basics top of mind. 

“By supporting each other to do the right thing, by offering kindness and care to our friends and neighbours, we can protect our communities. Let’s keep going.” 

Watch the full update here: