Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who oversaw one of the largest increases in COVID-19 cases in B.C. (Gov't of B.C.)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

covid-19 update

132 new COVID cases in B.C. caps high week of new cases

Sep 11, 2020 | 3:30 PM

NANAIMO — One of the worst weeks for new COVID-19 cases in B.C. ended on a nearly record high note.

A joint statement from the province announced 132 new cases across B.C. on Friday, Sept. 11, a slight decrease from the record 139 the day before.

Slightly more than 560 new cases were confirmed during the week.

There are three new COVID-19 cases within the Island Health region, for a total of 190 and 10 active.

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Island Health grew by 10 throughout the week.

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There are currently 1,461 active cases throughout the province, 49 people are in hospital with 10 in intensive care.

“We know COVID-19 has not been without challenge and loss,” the statement said. “We are working each day to find the balance of keeping new cases low and slow to protect those who are most vulnerable, while keeping our communities going.”

No new COVID-19 related fatalities were announced.

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