Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced new COVID-19 cases across B.C. (flckr/Gov't of B.C.)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Island Health COVID cases remain unchanged as five across B.C. pass away

Jul 6, 2020 | 3:47 PM

NANAIMO — The most recent daily COVID-19 briefing was one of the most somber in recent memory.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a further five people passed away from Friday, July 4 to Monday, July 6.

She was visibly distraught when breaking the news, which is one of the highest fatality announcements in weeks.

“We want to pass on our condolences, particularly to the families of people who have passed away in the last few days. As always, this is such a challenging time to have a loved one pass away. We know they are mourned by their family, their caregiver and their community here in B.C.”

All five of those who died were in long term care.

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An additional death from June was discovered after the fact to have been caused by COVID-19 and was announced with the recent five during the press conference.

An additional 31 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by Dr. Henry from Friday to Monday.

The total number of active cases is 166.

There are currently two active cases on Vancouver Island, out of the 132 total active or resolved cases since mid-March.

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