Health minister Adrian Dix, who announced in a statement Wednesday 68 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. (Gov't of BC)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Two more new COVID-19 cases confirmed for Vancouver Island

Aug 19, 2020 | 3:50 PM

NANAIMO — The number of active COVID-19 cases within the Island Health region increased steadily again.

Two more new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Wednesday, Aug. 19, after two cases were confirmed on Tuesday and four during the reporting period from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 17.

The total number of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island sits at 158 since the beginning of the pandemic.

A joint statement from health minister Adrian Dix and deputy provincial health officer Dr. Reka Gustafson confirmed 68 new COVID-19 cases across B.C., for a total of 4,745 cases.

There are currently 798 active cases in the province, with nearly 2,500 people being monitored as a result of identified exposure to known cases.

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Ten individuals are currently hospitalized with four in intensive care.

No new deaths were reported in the province.

Nearly 3,750 people who tested positive have recovered.

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