Listen Live

Four new COVID-19 cases in the North, region total now 104

-Files from Dione Wearmouth, MyPGNow

Today (Wednesday) saw the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases reported in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic.

Health Officials announced 85 new cases in BC, as the province’s total reaches 4,196.

Four new cases have been reported in Northern Health, the region has reached 104.

There have been 11 new cases in the North since Friday, none of the new cases are connected to the Haida Gwaii outbreak.

- Advertisement -

There are 531 active cases, 83% of people have recovered and one more person has died, raising BC’s death toll to 196.

Eight individuals are in hospital due to the virus, 5 of whom are in intensive care.

There are no new community or health care facility outbreaks, however, there are currently 8 ongoing health care outbreaks.

“We are watching the cases climb, which is concerning. We need everyone to recommit to using the skills we’ve learned. Keep gatherings small, have a designated ‘contact keeper,’ limit time with others, maintain physical distance and always stay home if you’re feeling unwell” adds Provincial Health Officer, Dr.Bonnie Henry.

Something going on in the Bulkley Valley Lakes District you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cfbv Now playing play

Related Articles

Latest News

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

Disaster resilience funding coming to Hazelton and Lake Babine Nation

The province is sending funding for disaster resilience projects in Hazelton and the Lake Babine Nation.

Property sales rise and fall across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

The Bulkley Valley and Lakes District saw mixed results...