March 31st, 2020 #COVID-19 Numbers

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

Editor's Note - Joint Statement of BC's Health Minister Adrian Dix & BC's Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry can be viewed here

The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Cases:

• Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,013
• New cases since March 30, 2020: 43
• Hospitalized cases: 128
• Intensive care: 61
• COVID-19 related deaths: 24
• Recovered: 507

Confirmed cases by region:

• Vancouver Coastal Health: 476
• Fraser Health: 348
• Island Health: 67
• Interior Health: 107
• Northern Health: 15

New Provincial advice and measures:

• NEW: Province provides guidelines for industrial work camps to support their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep workers safe: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020EMBC0018-000598
• NEW: Province helps essential service workers find child care: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020CFD0017-000599
• A full list of orders and letters issued by the provincial health officer is available: www.Gov.bc.ca/phoguidance
• Latest COVID-19 updates and statements: https://news.gov.bc.ca/Search?q=COVID-19
• Critical care and acute care hospitalization modelling information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Technical_Briefing_Condensed.pdf

New travel/federal measures:

• NEW: Prime Minister announces new partnerships with Canadian industries to fight COVID-19: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/03/31/prime-minister-announces-new-partnerships-canadian-industries-fight
• NEW: Government announces support for air transportation sector during COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/government-announces-support-for-air-transportation-sector-during-covid-19-pandemic.html
• For Government of Canada COVID-19 Travel Advice: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html

Media availability schedule:

Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, will be held:

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Friday, April 3, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria

Resources:

• For provincial support and COVID-19 information: www.gov.bc.ca/covid
• For seniors looking for additional support at this time, call 211 or visit: http://www.bc211.ca/
• For information for First Nations and Indigenous peoples in B.C., visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/covid19
• Help flatten the curve by checking symptoms online or downloading the app: https://covid19.thrive.health/
• If you or a family member need additional medical advice, call 811.

Testing:

• 42,028 individuals tested as of March 30
• If symptoms appear, check your symptoms online: https://covid19.thrive.health
  • If needed, call your health-care provider or 811 for further guidance.

Learn More:

For the latest videos and livestreaming of COVID-19 media availabilities:
on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC
on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews

For up-to-date non-medical information, including the latest travel restrictions and provincial and federal programs, call 1 888 COVID-19 or visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support

For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, including for employers and businesses, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)

For common questions about COVID-19 and terminology, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/common-questions

For the COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and planning materials, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/pandemic-influenza

For more information and latest updates on the #COVID19 pandemic, follow the BCCDC on Twitter: @CDCofBC or visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/