First 2 COVID-19 deaths on Vancouver Island announced
NANAIMO — The first two deaths on Vancouver Island have been recorded from the evolving COVID-19 health crisis.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement during her daily media briefing on Thursday, April 2.
Province-wide six new deaths from the virus were reported over the last 24 hours for a total of 31.
55 new cases of the virus were recorded for a total of 1121, including 72 cases in the Island Health region.