Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island continues to rise. (CBC)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island rise slightly to 47

Mar 25, 2020 | 3:10 PM

NANAIMO — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island continues to steadily rise.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced there are now 47 confirmed cases of the respiratory virus within Island Health.

This is an increase of three cases from Henry’s press conference on Tuesday, March 24. The first case was identified on March 11.

Forty-two new cases were announced, bringing the B.C. total to 659.

There was one additional death at the Lynn Valley Care Centre. Fourteen people have now passed away due to the virus which is sweeping the world.

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