Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who's watched the number of active COVID-19 cases rise dramatically in recent weeks. (flickr/Gov't of BC)

By Ian Holmes

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Record-high new COVID-19 cases recorded across B.C.

Aug 28, 2020 | 3:26 PM

NANAIMO — A steady increase of new COVID-19 cases in the province over the past several weeks has culminated to an alarming high.

The province announced 124 new coronavirus cases on Friday in a joint statement by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix.

One new case was reported in the Island Health region, for a total of 174 since the start of the pandemic. The number of active cases within Island Health remains at 14.

Of the 974 active cases in B.C., 23 people are currently in hospital with seven receiving intensive care.

No new COVID-19 related deaths were announced as the total of fatalities linked to the virus in B.C. holds firm at 204.

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“There have been no new community outbreaks, although there continue to be community exposure events. The community outbreak in Haida Gwaii has now been declared over, with no new cases identified for two incubation periods,” the statement said

Eleven seniors’ care homes have active outbreaks of COVID-19, none of which are on Vancouver Island.

“This weekend, let’s remember to use the layers of protection that keep ourselves and those around us safe. This is also a good time to think about the new routines that will be part of our activities into the fall.”

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