B.C. Covid update: 63 new cases; one new death

Apr 6, 2020 | 2:06 PM

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says there are signs the measures British Columbia is taking to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are working.

There are 63 new cases in the province since Saturday, bringing the total to 1,266.

In the Interior Health region there have been no new cases since Saturday for a total of 128.

The number of fatalities grew by one to 39 in B.C., after a man in his 40’s died.

There are 140 people in hospital and 72 are in intensive care.

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And 783 patients have fully recovered.

Dr. Henry reported another outbreak at a correctional facility, with two cases at a federal prison in Mission.

She said we are in the middle of the critical weeks and we must be steadfast in our efforts to hold the line. The percentage of new cases is slowing as shows that what we are doing is working.

“That’s testament to the effort that everybody in British Columbia has been making the past few weeks, but we must keep that firewall strong,” stated Henry.

Henry added that is anxiety is starting to become a problem, it could be a good idea to talk to your doctor, virtually, if you have one.

There are a couple of websites where there is good information available: anxietycanada.com and bouncebackbc.ca

Dr. Henry added that she was part of a decision announced by federal health officer Dr. Tam, that said it was okay to wear a mask in certain situations, but they should not be medical ones that health care workers need and we need to keep social distancing.

Health Minister Adrian Dix said the province continues to receive supplies of personal protective equipment. They are currently testing a batch of masks they received as they did not come from a usual source.
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The latest update on Covid-19 in B.C. as of 1:30 p.m. Monday April 6:

26 new cases from Saturday to Sunday

37 new cases from Sunday to Monday for total of 63 new cases

Total cases: 1,266

Of the cases:

586 in Vancouver Coastal Health

450 in Fraser Health

79 on Vancouver Island

128 in Interior Health

23 in Northern Health

There are 210 cases associated with long term care facilities all in Vancouver or Fraser Health regions

There 140 people in hospital with 72 in intensive care

There has been one new death, a man in his 40’s, bringing the B.C. total to 39

783 people have fully recovered

There has been a new outbreak in the federal correctional facility in Mission with two positive tests of inmates.

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The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 p.m. ET on April 6, 2020. (Does not include updated Alberta numbers)

There are 16,567 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

Quebec; 8,580 confirmed (including 121 deaths, 611 resolved)

Ontario; 4,347 confirmed (including 132 deaths, 1,624 resolved)

Alberta; 919 confirmed (including 23 deaths, 279 resolved), 331 presumptive

British Columbia; 1,266 confirmed (including 38 deaths, 673 resolved)

Nova Scotia; 293 confirmed (including 64 resolved)

Saskatchewan; 253 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 81 resolved)

Newfoundland and Labrador; 226 confirmed (including 2 deaths, 32 resolved)

Manitoba; 190 confirmed (including 2 deaths, 17 resolved), 14 presumptive

New Brunswick; 103 confirmed (including 30 resolved)

Prince Edward Island; 22 confirmed (including 8 resolved)

Repatriated Canadians; 13 confirmed