15 new cases of COVID-19 were announced in the Island Health region on Tuesday, Jan 26. (The Canadian Press)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

COVID update

Central Island continues dominating COVID-19 case counts, active cases dip across B.C.

Jan 26, 2021 | 4:28 PM

NANAIMO — Island Health and B.C. as a whole fared relatively well in the fight against new COVID-19 infection.

Of the 407 new announced across the province, 15 were found within Island Health. This is below average for both areas, though health officials warn the number of new cases being found is still high.

The 15 new cases is significantly lower compared to the recent average in the Island Health region. Cases the week before peaked with 43 on Thursday, Jan. 21.

The number of active cases in Island Health dropped to 195, with roughly 75 per cent of active cases being found in the vast central Island region. Active cases in the most affected region dropped by 11 to 157.

There is a data discrepancy between Island Health and the province, based on the timing of COVID-19 results. NanaimoNewsNOW reports local verified data from Island Health.

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A joint statement released by the provincial health officer and health minister revealed 407 new COVID-19 cases across B.C.

There number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by more than 130 to 4,260 cases are considered active in the province, a drop of 132 from the day prior.

Hospitalization rates dipped slightly, while people receiving intensive care rose by three to 71.

An additional 14 people passed away due to COVID-19 for a total of 1,168 since the pandemic began.

“Our greatest source of transmission comes from when we spend time with those outside of our household, work or school bubble. That is why staying small and equally important, avoiding all unnecessary travel, is what we need to do right now,” the joint statement read.

It announced 122,359 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in B.C., of which 4,105 are second doses.

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