A joint statement Friday, July 31 from provincial health officer Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix revealed 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. (B.C. Govenrment)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

COVID-19 update

Sizeable jump in COVID-19 cases province-wide, just one new diagnosis on Van Isle

Jul 31, 2020 | 3:34 PM

NANAIMO — A notable climb in COVID-19 cases in the province were announced on the eve of a long weekend in the middle of summer.

A joint statement from the province revealed 50 new COVID-19 cases province-wide, including one new positive diagnosis in the Island Health region for a total of 144.

Province-wide there are 3,641 COVID-19 cases and one new fatality for a total of 195.

There are currently 278 active cases of COVID-19, a sharp increase from the 242 active cases reported the day before.

“Of the total COVID-19 cases, five individuals are hospitalized, two of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation,” the statement said.

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One new health facility outbreak was reported in Burnaby and no new community outbreaks were reported.

“Of the total COVID-19 cases, five individuals are hospitalized, two of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation,” the statement said.

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