The number of COVID-19 cases is steadily increasing in B.C. but provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry expressed cautious optimism about the state of the pandemic. (BC CDC)
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5 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for Vancouver Island
Mar 27, 2020 | 4:23 PM
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NANAIMO — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has once again risen by five.
The new cases announced Friday afternoon brings the total to 57 on the Island. This is the second day in a row cases have risen by five and the third time in a week.
There are 792 cases across the province with two additional deaths. Sixteen people have passed away in B.C. because of the crisis.
The number of confirmed cases which now test negative jumped substantially, up to 275 patients.
