The BC Government recorded just four COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, but again none were in the Island Health region. (BC Government Flickr)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

FLAT CURVE

Vancouver Island COVID-19 cases remain stagnant, four confirmed across B.C.

Jun 2, 2020 | 4:24 PM

NANAIMO — The good news continues to flow for Vancouver Island and British Columbia in its battle against COVID-19.

Just four new cases were announced by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Tuesday, June 2. None were in the Island Health region leaving the total number of active or resolved cases at 127, including 121 people who have recovered and five fatalities.

As it has since May 7, Vancouver Island has just one active case of COVID-19, a patient who has been hospitalized for several weeks.

The province also recognized the start of a second ‘incubation period’ for COVID-19 since the restart plan came into effect. Two weeks have passed since many businesses were permitted to begin re-opening on May 19.

“I think this is welcomed news for all of us,” Dr. Henry said. “We’ve seen many examples of business owners getting creative, learning to operate safely and responsibly and all of us are getting that comfort level with how we can do this in ways that minimize risk to ourselves, others around us and risk to our communities.”

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Dr. Henry added concern in some sections of the community was natural and despite a lifting of regulations from the province, individuals and businesses must feel comfortable to go at their own pace.

“Understandably, it makes some people anxious and a bit nervous and for others we’re just not moving fast enough,” Dr. Henry said.

the province’s top doctor also commented on continued testing for COVID-19. She said testing alone is an unreliable way to manage spread of the virus, given patients can be negative one day and positive the next.

Proper planning from individuals and businesses continues to be essential as the province returns to normal life, Dr. Henry said.

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