Wednesday, April 29, 2020

April 29th, 2020 #COVID-19 Numbers

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

Editor's Note -- Joint Statement from BC's Health Minister/Provincial Health Officer - Hon. Adrian Dix/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 Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Cases:
  • Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 2,087
  • New cases since April 28, 2020: 34
  • Hospitalized cases: 89
  • Intensive care: 35
  • COVID-19 related deaths: 109
  • Recovered: 1,305
  • Long-term care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 21
  • Acute-care unit outbreaks: 3
Confirmed cases by region:
  • Vancouver Coastal Health: 811
  • Fraser Health: 941
  • Island Health: 120
  • Interior Health: 169
  • Northern Health: 46
New provincial advice and measures:
New federal measures:
Media availability schedule:
Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer:
Thursday, April 30 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Friday, May 1 – 3 p.m., statement only
Saturday, May 2 – noon, Victoria (Dr. Bonnie Henry only)
Resources:
Testing:
  • For the latest statistics, including testing, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control's COVID-19 dashboard:http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data
  • 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, visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews
For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, follow @CDCofBC on Twitter
Or visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
For the provincial health officer's orders, notices and guidance, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance
For non-health related information, including financial, child care and education supports, travel, transportation and essential service information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/Covid-19
Or call 1 888 COVID19 (1 888 268-4319) between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Pacific time), seven days a week.
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
Worker and employer information:
For workers and employers who need help understanding the law and their rights, have workplace health and safety questions or who need help with claims, call:
Employment Standards Branch: 1 833 236-3700
For health and safety assistance: 1 888 621-7233 (1 888 621-SAFE)
For workers and claims: 1 888 967-5377 (1 888 WORKERS)

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