Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who's held press conference most days to an empty press room. (flckr/Gov't of BC)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

covid-19 update

18 new cases of COVID-19 across B.C., no new on Vancouver Island

Jul 8, 2020 | 3:18 PM

NANAIMO — The number of total COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island is holding firm.

A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix listed the number of Vancouver Island cases at 133 as of Wednesday. It rose to that number on Tuesday, July 7 with the addition of one older case of a person who’d already recovered.

The most recent data from the BC CDC showed there are currently two active cases of COVID-19 on the Island.

Across B.C., the statement confirmed 18 new cases, which is the largest one day increase since June 24.

The statement confirmed there was a community exposure event in Vancouver at the No. 5 Orange nightclub on July 1. Anyone who was at the club is urged to monitor for symptoms, stay indoors and arrange a COVID-19 test if symptoms develop.

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