COVID-19 recovery rate in BC reaches 73%, one new case in NH

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 in BC on Monday.

This is a two-day total since Saturday’s update bringing the provincial number up to 2,353.

One new case occurred in Northern Health for a total of 57 in our region.

However, an additional death took place over the weekend raising the provincial mark to 130.

1,719 people have since recovered from the virus, bringing the recovery rate to 73%.

66 people are in hospital including 18 in ICU.

There are 504 active cases in the province.

Dr Henry says back in March we moved fast to put orders in place, moving slowly,thoughtfully now.
Next week if things go as they are will be at start of Phase 2. #covid19bc #bcpoli

— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) May 11, 2020

Health Minister Adrian Dix announced critical care beds are at 46.3% capacity.

Phase Two of BC’s four-phased plan is scheduled after the May long weekend.

The breakdown by health authority is as follows:

• 873 in Vancouver Coastal Health (up two from Saturday)
• 1,118 in Fraser Health (up 20 from Saturday)
• 125 in Island Health (no new cases)
• 180 in Interior Health (no new cases)
• 57 in Northern Health (up one from Saturday)

BC's total is now 2353, Northern Health is 57. There are 634 active cases in BC. There has also been one more death. 130 people have now died in BC.

— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) May 11, 2020