Dr. Bonnie Henry Encourage B.C. Youth to Seek Support as Needed

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged the fatigue experienced by British Columbians physically distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Henry encouraged youth within the province to stay healthy and seek mental health support as needed.

There have been 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 province-wide as of Saturday, for a total of 2,171 cases. Two additional deaths were reported. The pair of deaths occurred in Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health. 114 individuals have now died in B.C. as a result of the virus.

72 British Columbians remain hospitalized, although hospitalizations continue to decrease. 1,376 people have recovered, leading to a COVID-19 recovery rate of 63%.

Community outbreaks have continued to be an important focus of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, as 416 cases are now associated with long-term care homes.

Additionally, one new community outbreak was reported, this time associated with Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry. The latest poultry plant outbreak is in addition to those identified at Superior Poultry and United Poultry in the Lower Mainland.

The breakdown of cases by health authority is as follows:

  • 992 in Fraser Health (+14)
  • 832 in Vancouver Coastal Health (+9)
  • 175 in Interior Health (+1)
  • 123 in Island Health (+2)
  • 49 in Northern Health (0)

Finally, Dr. Henry encouraged youth within the province who may be experiencing difficulties to contact the Kid’s Help Phone at: 1-800-668-6868

Continue Reading

cjat Now playing play

ckqr Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Zoey – a dog with a mix of everything!

This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA is Zoey!

B.C. boosts funding to expand RCMP hate crime unit

British Columbia is significantly expanding the RCMP’s provincial hate crimes unit.

This year’s West Kootenay-Boundary Move to Cure ALS Walk raises over $20k

West Kootenay-Boundary Move to Cure ALS is walking the talk, all the way to $20,176.

Does the Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital need a second access?

The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District Board has raised the long-standing issue of the need for a second access to Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail.

Pape signs with Smoke Eaters

The Trail Smoke Eaters have signed another German defenseman.
- Advertisement -